Lac Work Experience with Raisa Begam

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Type: Craft

About the Experience

Explore one of the most famous and traditional craft of Rajasthan, Lac work. Get a first-hand experience of how lac is melted, molded, and decorated to make lac bangles or accessories. In a small cozy home in Ajmer, join Raisa Begam, a lac artist to make colourful souvenir like lac bangles to take home.

Highlight of the Experience

Meet the Artist

Learn from an award-winning artist with decades of knowledge & expertise.

Personalised Experience

Enjoy one-on-one conversations with the artist.

Rich in Culture

Explore the process of using lac, a natural substance to create lac bangles.

Co-create Souvenirs

Make lac bangles as souvenirs. Co-create a cherished memory and take home a little piece of Ajmer with you.

Meet the Artist

Raisa Begam

Raisa Begam, is a lac artist from Ajmer. After her husband and father-in-law, she continued doing this craft that has been practised in their family from generations. This craft is not only a source of livelihood for them, but also their identity and pride. With her passion for this craft, she continues to mould and create every piece with care and a touch of traditional charm.

Know more about the Art Form

The craft of lac has been a big part of Rajasthan’s jewellery styles, colourful, delicate, and handcrafted. This craft is as old as the city of Jaipur, and Maharaja Ram Singh of Jaipur was a key contributor in flourishing this craft across Rajasthan. Lac is not only used for lac bangles and other jewellery items, but also in many decorative pieces.

This is one of the sustainable crafts, because lac is a natural substance excreted from the lac insect occurring on host trees in India. It is then mixed with various materials and colours, heated and used to create different items.

Includes

Souvenir: Handcrafted souvenir to take home
Materials: All raw materials and tools needed to make the souvenir
Refreshments: Water, Tea/Coffee, Snacks (Depending on what is available with the artist)
Volunteer: Our team member is there to curate the experience
Photos & Videos: We can capture photos & videos of your special moments for you

Other Things to Know

Minimum Pax

Maximum Pax

Who Can Join?

Suitable for all age groups above 14 years

When to Book

We suggest you book at least 24 hours in advance or earlier.

Meeting Point

The experience happens at the artist’s home. The exact meeting point is shared after booking.

Language

English/Hindi. Volunteers are bilingual. For other languages, translators can be made available on request.

Shop From Artist

If you like any artworks that you see at the artist’s place during the experience, you can directly shop from the artist.

Big Groups

If you are a group of more than 4 people who want to take the experience, call us at +91-9820560980.

Other Information

Cancellation & Refund Policy, FAQ's

Any booking can be canceled by dropping an email to contact@rajasthanstudio.com or alternatively by contacting at +91-9820560980. The email should have all relevant details concerning the booking and contact shared while making the booking…Read More