DIY Rajasthani Wall Hanging: A Colorful Handmade Craft Inspired by Jaipur

Looking for a creative DIY project that adds a touch of traditional Indian charm to your home décor? This Rajasthani-inspired wall hanging is the perfect blend of vibrant colors, embroidery, and mirror work. Inspired by a trip to the royal city of Jaipur, this craft project captures the essence of Rajasthan’s rich artistic heritage.

Whether you're a beginner or a craft enthusiast, this step-by-step inspiration will help you create a stunning handmade wall décor piece that can even turn into a profitable hobby.

 Inspiration from Jaipur’s Rich Art & Culture

During a summer visit to Jaipur, I was mesmerized by the city's majestic Rajput architecture and its lively folk traditions. The local markets were filled with:

• Intricate handicrafts
• Colorful embroidery
• Traditional mirror work (Shisha embroidery)
• Vibrant textiles

This artistic environment inspired me to recreate a similar design in the form of a DIY wall hanging.

Designing the Wall Hanging

Since I didn’t have a ready-made pattern, I decided to create my own design using small traditional motifs. This not only made the piece unique but also gave me complete creative freedom.

Why White Cotton Fabric?

I chose white cotton fabric as the base because:

• It enhances bright colors like red, blue, and green
• It gives a clean and elegant background
• It is easy to work with for embroidery 

Learning Mirror Work (Shisha Embroidery)

Trying mirror work for the first time was both exciting and challenging. I wasn’t sure how to fix mirrors onto fabric, but thanks to online tutorials and craft bloggers, I quickly learned the technique.

Stitches Used:

• Herringbone Stitch 
• Chain Stitch Filling

Mirror work adds a beautiful reflective quality that instantly elevates the look of the wall hanging.

Final Outcome: A Vibrant Handmade Masterpiece

After carefully combining embroidery stitches and mirror work, the final piece turned out to be bright, colorful, and full of life—just like Rajasthan itself!

It was incredibly satisfying to see the transformation from a plain fabric to a stunning decorative art piece.

Tips for Beginners

• Start with simple motifs before trying complex designs
• Use contrasting colors for a bold look
• Practice mirror work on scrap fabric first
• Follow online tutorials for guidance

This DIY Rajasthani wall hanging is more than just a craft—it's a reflection of culture, creativity, and personal expression. Inspired by the beauty of Jaipur, this project proves that with a little effort and imagination, you can create something truly unique.

So, why not start your own handmade journey today?

Close up

Close up

Finally framed

Anchor Quick Stitch Kit

Hi Friends; How are you all?

     

This time I wanted to do something very simple apart from regular embroider. I always wished to do sceneries from Anchors quick stitch kit, and finally here is the outcome. As this was my first attempt so I purchased a small pattern.

    You all know that the kit includes design, sufficient quantity of thread all the necessary items in it. It is self explainatory, you just need to follow the instruction.  I have really enjoyed doing this piece of art. After framing; it looks lovely, isn’t it?  Surely I would like to do one more of similar type.

 

  Friends you may also try one, it is very easy and simple to do.

 

Before framing

After Framing

Just right..OK?

Machine Embroidery Patchwork

Dear readers,

         I am extremely sorry for not updating my blog.  Last two to three months I had a really good time with my parents and enjoyed the festival season. After  1^st blogiversary, I became too lazy to write anything :)

  

      Okay, apart from excuses; here is a beautiful machine embroidered portrait of - a lady bringing flowers for pooja.
 This patchwork or applique wall hanging is done by my dearest Amma.  I wish you all like this piece of art.

She used vibrant colours for the pattern. Ready made flowers are also used (flowers in the bowl)

    This portrait reminds me “rajasthani lady” pattern of wall hanging which I have posted on the blog before. 

     All right friends; Hope next time I will be back soon with my new blog post :)

Bye

 

Patch Work - Dancing Lady

Dear readers on this blog you have observed many patterns of patchwork portraits done by my mom. Inspired by her beautiful work I have also thought of trying patchwork. I know that I can't match with her neatness in hand embroidery but still attempted one of dancing lady pose of patchwork and posting the same here. 

As always background is done with cotton fabric. I used very simple stitches like filling buttonhole, herringbone, feather stitch, satin stitch, chain stitch and couched trellis stitch. Her saree is filled with random cross stitch. Hairs are done with stem stitch filling. Let me know your opinion on my first attempt of patchwork.
 In my upcoming posts surely you will get tutorials of all above-mentioned stitches.

Patch Work – Shakunthala

 Hi all 

How are you all ?

Before this also you have seen some patch work patterns with hand embroidery on this blog. I have mentioned that I will post few more patchwork designs. Here is the one, portrait of Shakuntala. Patchwork is one of the favourite types of embroidery of my Amma. She always enjoys doing these patterns. She used various shades of silk threads in this project, which enhanced the beauty of this art piece. Patchwork is done on cotton cloth as always.

The important stitches used are

• stem stitch filling for hairs,
• long and shirt for flowers,
• Satin for dots white dots on the deer
• Round buttonhole, herringbone, Long and short, stem and satin stitches are used on here attire. 

Hope you like this pattern, please let me know with your comments below. 

Peacock Pattern With Long and Short Stitch

Hi, Readers

Hope you are all well.

This a beautiful peacock pattern of hand embroidery. The major part of this peacock pattern is done with long and short stitch. This stitch can be beautifully used in filling especially for blending of two or more colours.

In one of my earlier posts also you have observed peacock design. In both patterns, similar stitches and colour combinations are used. But the present one is a smaller design. So it has not taken much time to finish. This pattern can be used for wall hangings or table cloths.

The stitches used are long and short stitch for feathers with multi colour thread, stem stitch for other fillings, chain and satin stitch in between.