1. Dharohar
unearthing traditions of Jaipur
An interactive installation depicting the interesting traditional art & crafts of Jaipur
helping tourists to feel the true essence of tradition and help them connect to the root of
the culture
Indian Institute Of Technology (IIT) - Guwahati
Monday 18 July 2011

2. Dharohar
unearthing traditions of Jaipur
Indian Institute Of Technology (IIT) - Guwahati
Monday 18 July 2011

3. Objective
An interactive installation depicting the interesting traditional art & crafts of Jaipur
helping tourists to feel the true essence of tradition and help them connect to the root of
the culture.
It helps tourists to explore the interesting traditional elements that symbolizes Jaipur, in a
way helping people to connect to the root and help tourism industry to bloom
Indian Institute Of Technology (IIT) - Guwahati
Monday 18 July 2011

4. Arts and Crafts
As mentioned, the installation mainly focuses on arts and crafts of Jaipur, showcasing
them in fun, delightful and in an interactive way. We have covered few arts and crafts
elements, those are
‣ Bandhani
‣ Blue pottery
‣ Embroidery
‣ Gota Dori
‣ Lac Bangles
‣ Silver Jewelry
‣ Marble Work
‣ Metal Work
‣ Turban
‣ Block Printing
‣ Mojari
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Monday 18 July 2011

5. Jarokhas as metaphor
A complete structure is designed to explain these arts and crafts. The structure consists of
12 Jarokhas representing different elements of arts and crafts. Jarokha is chosen as a
metaphor to showcase Jaipurism.
Turban Marble Work Metal Work Gota Dori
Block Printing Mojari Puppets
Indian Institute Of Technology (IIT) - Guwahati
Monday 18 July 2011

6. Jarokhas as metaphor
A complete structure is designed to explain these arts and crafts. The structure consists of
12 Jarokhas representing different elements of arts and crafts. Jarokha is chosen as a
metaphor to showcase Jaipurism.
Bandhani Lac Bangles Silver Jewelery Embroidery Blue Pottery
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Monday 18 July 2011

7. Interactive Installation
The interactive installation, Dharohar - unearthing traditions of Jaipur is designed to be
placed at public spaces such as airports, open public spaces at the touristic spots at Jaipur
and other places in the state.
The installation has majorly two elements
1. A complete wooden structure consisting of Jarokhas
2. 3 screen showcasing information specific to the contents inside Jarokhas
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Monday 18 July 2011

8. Showcasing 12 Jarokhas representing different art and craft elements
3 screen showcasing information about specific art and craft
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Monday 18 July 2011

9. The installation is suppose to be placed in the dark space. Once, people approach to the
installation and press the button on the Jarokha, the Jarokha will lighten up showcasing
the art. On the other side, screen will showcase information specific to the art with a
traditional audio
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Monday 18 July 2011

10. By pressing a button (showcased here with white circle) given on every Jarokha
representing different art and craft element, it will showcase information about the
specific craft on the near by screen. The essence of the elements will be further added
through a traditional audio running with the visual information
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Monday 18 July 2011

11. More images of Dharohar
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12. Monday 18 July 2011

13. Working of the installation
We have currently made a working prototype, that can be further developed to a product
to install at several public spaces at Jaipur or anywhere in the state
The proposed installation can be scaled to a series of installations to promote tourism of
Rajasthan in the world. The content need not to be specific to art and craft, but can range
upto varied traditional elements of Rajasthan
We are attaching the prototyped version of the product, that will helpful for you to
understand the product more.
Here is the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01xP0g4LJM0
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Monday 18 July 2011

14. Thank you
Project by: Contact Information
Kanika Gupta Email: gupta.kanika@gmail.com
M.Des 2010-2012 batch
Department of Design
Guided by: Contact Information
Keyur Sorathia Mobile: +91-8011693660
Assistant Professor, Office: +91-361-2582456
Department of Design, Email: keyur@iitg.ernet.in
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati keyurbsorathia@gmail.com
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Indian Institute Of Technology (IIT) - Guwahati
Monday 18 July 2011