Rakhi - Mandala - Crochet - Grey Place Mats A strong Persian influence is

A strong Persian influence is seen in the commonly used motifs of trees

Time can be adjusted using a small knob on top

Later (1892/93) Sawai Madho Singh added the Madhavendra Bhawan

The tradition flourished through the reigns of Jahangir

and intricate inlay work

Rakhi - Mandala - Crochet - Grey Place Mats A strong Persian influence isA mandala is a symbol of the universe in its ideal form. Its creation signifies the transformation of a universe of suffering into one of joy. The circles of a mandala represent fullness, wholeness, and infinity. The mandala on this very unique rakhi sits on a copper plate, held together by a crocheted flower. The crochet work is done by the women of Tulsi, a self help womens group. It comprises entrepreneurial women who devote every spare moment to