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?

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Finally framed

One More Kurti

Hi friends,

 

 I am back again with my embroidery work.

Once I finished white Kurti, which I have posted here in my last post, was feeling like to try a few more. And this time I wanted to to do embroidery with black color only.

 

That’s why I bought a plane deep pink coloured Kurti from the market. I thought I will go for floral design with a simple buttonhole and rope stitch only using black thread.

And the outcome is here.

 

The pink and black combination looks beautiful, isn’t it?

 

Kurthi - Re-designed

Hello  Readers

How are you? I am doing well; my kid is having vacations now and he keeps me busy all the time. So I am unable to carry out any big embroidery projects

 

  That’s why a small experiment with ready-made kurthi and it hardly take time to complete. 

  Last week I bought a white Kurthi which is already with a simple printed patch on the border and neckline.  I have tried some lazy daisy design around the neck and boarder.  Here I have used threads matching the design of the patches.

 

 Now, this is the result… hmmm… not so bad I think…

what you say?? 

 

OK friends see you soon …. Have a good time

 

 

Before - After :)

Bed Sheet and Pillow Cover Set

Hi all; how are you?

             Hope you all like this bed sheet and pillow cover set done with simplest stitch i.e chain stitch.

This is our third bed sheet project.  Hope you all like this bed sheet and pillow cover set done with simplest stitch i.e chain stitch. It’s a cotton peach color bed sheet, and colors used are deep pink, purple, and olive green and little bit sky blue in between.  
It was a very easy project for us because of chain stitch and the second reason was me and my Amma worked together on this pattern. We finished it “just like that”. :)  You may also try this project easy and doesn't take much time.

Ok… see you … Take care