

Dholpur
Saloon:
Dholpur
is known for its locally quarried sandstone used for building palaces and
for latticework extensively used in balcony railings. The rails in the
Saloon are made in teak ply to depict the fine craftsmanship as done in
stone. The Dholpur crest decorates the valance in zardozi work.
Jaisalmer
Saloon:
Founded by Rao Jaisal in 1156 AD, this remote
desert city is famous for the Jaisalmer fort, epitomized by Satyajit Ray,
the famous film-maker in the 'Shonar Kella' (The Golden Fortress), an epic
celluloid saga. The city is also famous for its havelis, cobbled streets,
ancient Jain temples and a festive gaiety that reverberates across the
shimmering with conspicuous facades served as the inspiration for the
intricately carved jharokhas on the lounge ceiling. It is done on teakwood
with a mirror backing. The famous Jawahar Niwas facade has been depicted
in the state lounge-using cone, metal, copper and silver medium. The royal
insignia adorns the valance of the blind. The colour scheme reflects the
beige of the desert sands.
Jaipur
Saloon:
Known
the world over as the Pink City, Jaipur was founded by Maharaja Sawai jai
Singh II in 1727 A.D. The architect Vidhyadhar, under the instructions of
the Maharaja planned the city. The King was an astronomer and a
connoisseur of arts. And his taste is conspicuous in the beautiful city
constructed by him. A fascinating land, Jaipur has innumerable palaces,
monuments & gardens that attract hoards of visitors every. Fairs and
festivals reflect the exuberant charm of the people here. The cheerful
nature of the local inhabitants is reflected in the vibrant colours &
captivating music that enliven their spirits even in this arid desert
land. The ceiling of the state lounge has been created using the famed
'Phad' or foil work, depicting festivals like Teej, Gangaur, Holi, Diwali
etc. The royal emblem of the state is worked out in Zardozi work on the
valance. The walls have been decorated with miniature paintings of the
famous Jaipur style of painting. The ceilings have painted frescoes, done
in complimentary colours, reflecting the state's colour scheme of blue &
gold.
Jhalawar Saloon:
This
powerful kingdom of the Jhalas, a clan of valiant Rajputs, was created in
the year 1838 A.D. It is a charming land with immense natural beauty.
Tales of valour and chivalry and numerous folklores abound in this region.
Jhalawar also has some beautiful temples and ancient Buddha caves. The
ceiling has been worked out in a medium used by the local inhabitants of
Jhalawar to decorate their home. A play of colours and mirror work has
been used in the medium of Plaster of Paris to create a unique ambience.
The royal insignia of the erstwhile state in Zardozi work is seen on the
valance along with handicrafts supporting the tabletops of the state
lounge.
Jodhpur
Saloon:
This capital of the Marwar kingdom lies on the
tip of the Thar Desert and was the seat of a formidable dynasty of rulers
from the 15th century onwards. The Meharangarh fort, which dominates the
city of Jodhpur, is a fascination arcade and the Mughal influenced designs
of the Moti Mahal recreated in mother of pearl work on the ceiling. The
royal crest is highlighted on the valance along with the miniature
paintings in the lounge, which is typical of the Jodhpur School of art.
Kishangarh
Saloon:
The Banio Thani paintings of the state with
their exaggerated features like eyes and long fingers are well known. One
of these famous paintings is recreated on the ceiling in acrylic, painted
with enamel and foil. The crest appears in zardozi work on the blinds of
the window with the Kishangarh School of Art highlighted in an artwork on
the wall of the state lounge.
Kota
Saloon:
Once a prosperous Rajput state, Kota is
picturesquely located beside the Chambal River, Surrounded by verdant
forests and picnic gardens. The City Palace is a grand structure. The
entry to the palace is through the Hathi Pol, which is brightly painted
with figures of elephants. Kota is well known for Kota school of design.
These elements have served as the basis for designing the décor of
this Saloon. The distinctive features of the Kota school of art can be
seen in the oil paintings
titled
"Raja aur Praja" (The Monarch and his subjects on the ceiling.
It depicts Raja Ram Singh II (1826-66) of Kota amidst a royal procession.
Sirohi
Saloon:
This erstwhile state has earned an enviable
reputation the world over for its gold fort and with coloured glass work
that is done near Pratapgarh. The style of work has a typically
Indo-European flavour as European influence is quite conspicuous. The
rooms highlight this style through the framed works of art done in the
same styles through the framed works of art done. The ambience and colour
scheme has also been designed in keeping with this school of Art. The Gold
foil and glasswork also has semi precious stones embedded in it, and has
been done in a mix media created from cone and paint embossed particle
boards. The royal insignia has been placed prominently. Mounted miniatures
done in the Sirohi school style lend a unique character to the décor.
Udaipur
Saloon:
Lazing on the edge of the lake Pichola,
Udaipur was the capital of the Sisodia Rajputs after they moved from
Chittaur. The City Palace in Udaipur is a Complex of reception halls,
residential suits and internal courts from which the state lounge and
bedrooms take their colour schemes-dominant blue and white. The most
fascinating of the inner courts is the Peacock Court where Peacocks have
mosaic. The lounge décor is influenced by the 'Mor Chowk' or the
Peacock Court. The medium used is a combination of relief work and Patra
or oxidized white metal work. The royal crest of the state, in alluring
zardozi work is set on the valance of the blinds.