The Rajput rulers encouraged the artisans to set up schools for the propagation of their crafts. Each Rajput principality had its own unique crafts and to this day, every little town and village had its share of lanes where the craftsmen can be found practising a craft handed down by his ancestors. Some of the popular crafts are:

Meenakari : Raja Man Singh of Amer brought this intricate craft to Jaipur by inviting five skilled enamel workers from Lahore. The art prospered over the years and is today renowed the world over. Jaipur meenakari is famed for its delicacy and its use of colours. Pratapgarh and Nathdwara are two other centers which produce fine quality enamel work.

Jewellery : Rajasthan is rich in jewellery, each area hving its own unique style. Some of the traditional designs are rakhari, timaniyan, bala, bajuband, gajra, gokhru, jod, etc. Tribal women wear heavy, simply crafted jewellery and seem to carry the weight (almost up to five kgs) without much discomfort almost all the time. Men too wear their share of ornaments in the form of chockers and earrings.

Ivory : The ivory bangles that most Rajasthani women wear are considered auspicious. Ivory is also inlaid and shaped into intricate items of great beauty. Miniature paintings were also executed on ivory.

Lac and Glass : Lac bangles are made in bright colours and sometimes inlaid with glass. Other decorative and functional items are also available.

Sandalwood and Wood : Carved wood is presented in a wide range of objects and is simple and inexpensive.

Stones : Statues on religious themes are carved all over Rajasthan and in several cities there are still entire lanes where the stone carvers can be seen giving final touches to statues or even pillars. Other crafts like blue pottery, handblock printing, tie and dye, terracotta sculptures, painting on camel hide, embroidery, cloth painting, carpets, durries, inlay work on brass and wood are to be found all over Rajasthan.