RAJASTHANI INTERIOR DESIGN STYLE DISSERTATION

Dissertation Report On

RAJASTHANI STYLE OF INTERIOR DESIGN By Varun Kakkar A2180319914

Under the supervision of Ms. Prachi Aswani In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree Of Bachelor of Interior Design AMITY SCHOOL OF DESIGN AMITY UNIVERSITY UTTAR PARDESH SECTOR 125, NOIDA - 201303, UTTAR PARDESH INDIA

DECLARATION

TITLE OF DISSERTATION – RAJASTHANI STYLE OF INTERIOR DESIGN

I declare (a) That the work presented for the assessment in this Dissertation is my own, that it has not been previously been presented for another assessment and that my debts (for words, data, arguments and ideas) have been appropriately acknowledged. (b) That the work conforms to the guidelines for presentation and style out in the relevant documentation. (c) The Plagiarism in the report is ___________ % (permissible limit is 15 %)

DATE: ……………………

VARUN KAKKAR BACHELOR OF DESIGN Amity University, Noida

FACULTY CERTIFICATE This is to certify that Varun Kakkar student of Amity School of Design, Amity University Uttar Pradesh has completed the Independent Study Report on “West Indian styles of Interior Design” under my guidance.

The report has been checked for Plagiarism and is within limits of acceptance.

Ms. Prachi Aswani

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The success and final outcome of this project required a lot of guidance and assistance from many people and I am extremely privileged to have got this all along the completion of my project. All that I have done is only due to such supervision and assistance and I would not forget to thank them.

I owe my deep gratitude to our project mentor, who took keen interest on our project work and guided us all along, till the completion of our project work by providing all the necessary information for developing a good system.

I am thankful to and fortunate enough to get constant encouragement, support and guidance from all Teaching staffs of Amity University which helped us in successfully completing our project work.

Varun Kakkar

Chapter 1- Introduction India is known for its rich culture, heritage, history and interior design plays an integral role in the era of royal Indian kings and queen of the past. This is clearly seen in the architectural marvels such as Taj mahal, sun temple etc.

In the present scenario as well, the Indian interior design style remains diverse and clear even after getting influenced by different dynasties across the world.

Rajasthani styles of interior design are one of the most exotic and interesting style to work with. Due to the varied culture and history across the state, Rajasthani interior design has number of variants from Jaipur to Jaisalmer, Udaipur to Jodhpur, Pushkar to Bikaner and Ajmer to Mount Abu. And specially when we talk about Rajasthani design style the use of vibrant and bright colours, solid wood work with lot of carvings. hands pun fabrics, ornate furniture pieces, intricate patterns and motifs, miniature paintings are some of the major elements used in this style.

Rajasthani interior design style is exceptionally outstanding with features that reflect the spiritual aspect of life, religious concepts and objects form the basis of regular life, which the house is necessarily saturated with shades of orange, raspberry, turquoise.

When we talk about west Rajasthan it includes blue city jodhpur, pink city Jaipur, golden city Jaisalmer, lake city Udaipur and much more and all the places have very vibrant and bold designs with lot of design elements together.

1.1 AIM Generation of framework for designers and students on Rajasthani style of interior design, their culture and traditions used as a style in interior design.

1.2 OBJECTIVE •

To introduce Rajasthan traditional design styles as a concept in interior design

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To provide a crisp framework to designers to understand Rajasthani styles of interior design and its application.

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To generate a reference element, mood boards, concept boards to involve in interior design styles.

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To unfold the set believes, cultures, traditions & customs into the design concept.

1.3 METHODOLOGY •

To study and explore various theories & diverse data based on Rajasthani styles of interior design.

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To study and explore various features, elements, patterns and application of the Rajasthani interior design style.

1.4 SCOPE OF WORK Rajasthani style of interiors has a wide scope of applicability in worldwide interior design from residence, commercial, hospitality, etc. Also, it connects us with our traditions, cultures and believe systems.

The scope of current research is limited to residential spaces of Rajasthan, where the features and elements of interior design styles are explained, tested and created through mood boards, case studies and surveys.

1.5 NEED OF STUDY This study on Rajasthani interior design style is needed to enhance the understanding, knowledge and application of design elements and features of Rajasthani design style.

This study is important for designing of space in Rajasthani style by using its elements and features in appropriate manner as this style is loud and heavy so need much attention for appropriate visual balance.

Chapter 2- Rajasthan Style of Interior Design Rajasthan is the home for traditional artworks and royalty. It has detailed interiors and varied design styles, Bright and bold colours on walls and fabrics, ornamented furniture and arches are the definition for Rajasthan design style.

Rajasthan have many forms of design like jodhpur is all blue, Jaipur is all pink and orange, Udaipur is all known for lakes, lights and whites and Jaisalmer is all golden.

Rajasthan have a strong design language of Hindu Rajputana and Mughal Islamic architecture.

The Rajasthan interior design style includes lots of features and elements based on furniture style, colour psychology, arches and motifs, fabrics and prints, artworks, accessories, layout plans, cultural elements etc.

2.1 Elements & Features of Rajasthani design style There are various elements and feature of Rajasthani interior design style based on space planning, cultures and believe system, fabrics, furniture, color scheme etc.

These elements are used in fusion with any other minimal design style to pop the elements of selected design style.

Following are the various elements and feature discussed.

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Color scheme Jaali work Jharokha Fluted columns Arches Stones, marbles and flooring Mirror work Fabrics and prints Layout plannings Carved furniture and motifs Artwork and accessories

2.1.1 Color scheme Use of vibrant colors like shades of orange, pink red along with greens, blues for royal affairs. Plain walls with bold colour upholstery, blue for jodhpur, golden for Jaisalmer, Jaipur for pink is the major color style of Rajasthan.

2.1.2 Jaali work They are intricately carved screens that allow ventilation & filtered light. It can be used as partition semi - private partitions, railings, windows, skylights etc.

It can also use in light and shadow game in interior design. It can be made in sandstones, marbles, wood, MDF, metals, etc.

2.1.3 Jharokha Jharokha are balconies/windows usually made of stone or carved wood which once served as a viewing platform in palaces and mansions of Rajasthan.

You can convert your seating space with this design feature, using jharokhas design. Weathered wood jharokhas are currently available which can be turned into a unique seating space. Wooden Jharokha panels fitted with mirrors are also available to help you create a dramatic effect your spaces.

2.1.4 Flute columns The Columns are also a prominent part in the interiors of palaces & Havelis of Rajasthan. A flute column comprises long and vertical gorges which run along the length and is detailed using floral patterns at the top and the base.

The pattern of flute columns is used as floor design in white marble to impart the haveli look to space.

2.1.5 Arches Arches are the integral part of Rajasthani design style which comes from Islamic and Rajputana style together.

These days arches design on walls, doors and windows creates a focal point of this design style.

2.1.6 Stones, Marbles and Floorings Rajasthan is the largest producer of stones and marbles used in interiors like granite, limestone, makrana marble, andhi marble from jaipur, yellow marble from Jaisalmer, ambaji white marble,etc.

Otherwise, Rajasthan is famous for Moroccan printed tiles on flooring.

They used varied traditional designs on floorings majorly on makrana marble inlay designs or printed tiles.

2.1.7 Mirror work Mirrors in Rajasthan is one of the prominent elements in design, specially carved mirror on walls, decorative colored glasses, mirror inlay works are in trend in traditional Rajasthan.

2.1.8 Fabrics and Prints Rajasthan is also known for its loud prints and fabrics designs, block prints, bandejh, leheriya. tie & die and mirror work patterns are the popular fabrics used in interior spaces.

Keeping the space neutral with Rajasthani printed upholstery for sofa or cushions or curtains will make the design typical Rajasthani.

Printing blocks are also used as element of design as a focal element.

2.1.9 Layout Planning Rajasthan follow more open plan with "verandah" in between their space, there are lot of windows in the plan with lot of jaali work for ventilation in the design, kitchens are generally big with floor dining spaces in it.

2.1.10 Carved furniture and Motifs Carved wooden furniture, low heighted sittings and motifs design on almost every part of space are also important elements of design in Rajasthan Wooden carving accessories we can use as a focal point in the design come in Rajasthani style. Most furniture's are more of mattresses and low bedding for sittings.

2.1.11 Artworks and accessories Artworks and accessories are the most important element of Rajasthan design style as it creates a focal point of the space and add aesthetic drama into the space.

There are various artworks of Rajasthan including miniature paintings, thape, devra, sanjhi, mandav, pat, phad, kavad, etc.

Puppets, wooden carved sculptures, leather camels and there are lot of accessories that are used to create a focal point I the space in terms of traditional Rajasthani design style.

Chapter 3- Case studies 3.1 Case Study -1 This is a case study on Rajasthani style home in Rainwear, Rajasthan designed by spatrium designs and the client is a well-known authority in the village, and this called for a certain aesthetic that would proportionate with his social standing.

The entrance is hug with arches and column work which is the prominent element of rajasthan design style with black and white stone flooring and carved wooden arched main door.

And, for the living room centralized staircase with cuved style layout plan is observed with stone floor with square inlay work defines a curviliner living room, sittings are in egyptian syle with rajasthani bold color upholstery.

For wall accessories block printinga and tie and die fabrics are used in frames as a design element of rajasthani design style.

The region’s local Thikri art form is interpreted as rhythmic mirrored insets on two opposite walls of the dining area with carved wooden dining table giving the aesthetic feel of Rajasthan.

There are 3 bedrooms in the home and every bedroom defines pure Rajasthani elements such as mirror work, color manifests well in the way of accents, soft furnishings and furniture. Vibrant artworks enhance the wall, providing a kaleidoscopic backdrop for the wooden four poster bed.

An ornated, jharoka-style sit-out frames in one side of the room, channeling a mystical haveli-like presence.

Moldings have been used generously throughout the house, in the form of straight-edged, panelled expanses.

In other bedroom, traditional mirror inlay work is installed inside a white feature wall, serve as a focal point of a bedroom.

Graceful arches, royal reds and glorious moldings are the hallmarks of the family room. A trifecta of jharokas creates a regal ambience, drawing a fitting parallel to the family's social space.

For washrooms, lot of geometrical forms are used that make the space eye catching. Vibrant palettes prevail, giving the chambers a dark avatar.

3.2 Case Study -2 This Marwari home is designed by Hundred designs in a Surat, Gujarat, this space is designed in tradition Rajasthani style to get connected with the roots of Marwari Rajasthan culture and traditions.

Starting with the entrance door, it is designed in such a way to keep ventilation and jaali design element in mind with traditional Rajasthani wooden console in bold blue color and yellow wall with wooden accessories giving complete royal look and feel.

The furniture, the paintings, the artifacts, the complete mood and feel of the space were created keeping the fact that the design has to be very true to the roots of the client. The client belonged to a very traditional Marwari Rajasthani family. The pahad art adorns the living room wall along with jharokhas. Which are the main highlights of the design.

The living room furniture bought out of the local store from the city and has been transformed to match the decor other highlighting features such as tiles are used in the ceiling, also fabrics are used in the wardrobe shutters add a contemporary touch to this otherwise traditional design the decor is kept subtle by emphasizing and colour application was done to certain walls for adding warmth.

The design of childern’s room is very vibrant and yet having a traditional touch connects the root. The wardrobe design giving a semi – traditional feel with arch style.

The furniture design concept of bed and stydy is in a way reflecting indian deck seating and tie & die fabric design are beautifully complementing with each other.

The master bedroom is the most highlighting space showing the traditional Rajasthani style with use of geometric shapes, colours and materials. It is a complete blend of contemporary and traditional design the fabric sitting is a perfect place to have a coffee in a comfortable room setup.

The beautiful play of colourful fabrics, wood and white textured walls defines a perfect balance of the room. And wooden carved accessory on the wall is love at first sight.

The parent’s room was made using reuse the existing old furniture of the client. Which perfectly fits into the design making them completely feel at Rajasthani home”, reviving the feel of their ancestral home which gives a royal vibe with in a cozy space.

Accerrsories are the prominent part of any design elemnts, in this case study there are lot of wooden carved accessories, painting are used which is creating the space more traditional and connects to the roots of rajasthan.

Case Study Analysis From the above two case studies, I have observed that first case study is a blend of rajasthani style with contemprary style, walls and architectural elements are neutral and in most of the space white textured paint is used and rajasthani elements are implemented in window side sittings, artworks, bedroom furnitures, mirror works and wardrobe design.

In case study two, traditional rajasthani style is followed by using blend of vibrant colors, printed and textured fabrics, carved wooden wall accessories with detailed painted walls, carved wooden furnitures. Every space in the apartment is soleley rajasthani with most of the elements used.

Chapter 4 -Mood Boards Mood boards can be created in many ways by using Rajasthani design style, moreover it can blend with various other design styles such as contemporary, minimalistic etc. by using few elements and features of this design style.

In interior design mood boards are designed to get to know the taste and likings of the client about the space and element they are liking in the design.

Below are some sample mood boards created for Rajasthani design style with blend of other different styles.

MOOD BOARD SAMPLE - 1

MOOD BOARD SAMPLE - 2

Chapter 5 – Analysis and Findings of Questionare There are 10 questions asked from around 20 designers based on Rajasthani design style and its elements about likings of this style, elements they like to work on, about mood boards and their view on such style.

Below are the findings and analysis of the questions asked:

Based on the above question out of 20 persons 15 designers like the concept of Rajasthani style to use in their projects. They find the style very traditional and warm. And 3 designers out of 20 don’t prefer to use this style as a concept.

This question is based on the element of Rajasthani interior design style in which majority designers likes the concept of mirror work in their projects followed by jaali work and arches element in their design.

Around 6 designers each like the concept of using accessories and jharokha in their concept.

As arches are the prominent element in Rajasthani design style, there are various types of arches used such as pointed arch, semi circular arch, four centered arch, flat arch etc.

Most designers prefer using cinquefoil arch, multifoil arch, trefoil arch in their design concept and the selection of arch by designers is very broad and diversed.

Rajasthani design style can be blended with various other styles by using mix of few elements of both, out of 20 designers 11 designers prefer using contemporary style with rajasthani, 5 designer prefer to blend with modern and 4 designers prefer the blend of minimalistic with rajasthani.

Jharokha is one of the important element of this design style and 12 designers out of 20 use jharokha style in the window side sittings, 7 designers make windows in jharokha style and 6 designers use it in accessorizing the walls.

Prints like tie and die, block printings fabrics and upholstery are highly used in this style and 85% people prefer using prints in there Rajasthani design style and 15% are not sure about that.

This question is about moodboard created in above chapter which is completely designed in rajasthani design style and 15 out of 20 designers find the moodboard very attractive and around 5 designers give 2 and 3 ratings out of 5.

This question is based on above two mood boards and most designers like the concept of arches followed by color scheme and patterns in the mood board and also window side sittings are most preferable one

Based on the above images 10 designers like the image 1 that have window style sitting, four poster bed, vibrant color scheme through artworks with mix of white textured wall design.

Otherwise, 7 designers like third image which is a blend of minimal and rajasthani style together, jharoka mirror wall accessory is the focal point of the space.

The last question is on the designer’s views on Rajasthani design and implementation of elements in their design style where designers have vast views some use arches, some use jaali work, some use jharokha and mirror as a prominent element of their projects.

SUMMARY ANALYSIS OF QUESTIONARE Based on the above questionnaire most designers like Rajasthani design style to use in their spaces, they want to keep their space minimalistic with blend of Rajasthani elements, solely Rajasthani style as a concept is not much preferable as all the elements are loud and heavy which make the space visually very heavy.

Blend of contemporary or minimalistic style with Rajasthani style is preferred in the spaces. Either use more of architectural elements such as arches, window jharokha in Rajasthani style and keep other elements minimalistic otherwise keeping walls neutral and use wall accessories, printed upholstery, artworks in Rajasthani style and to make complete Rajasthani style solely elements.

Most designers prefer Marwari style 4 pointed arches, cinquefoil arch, multifoil arch and trefoil arch in rajasthani style also, arched style window sittings are highly prefered by designers to use in there spaces, specially window side sittings are never ignoring element in the space if possible at site.

Conclusion As we conclude, Rajasthani style of interior design is one of the most popular and royal style when it comes to vibrant color scheme, arches and jharkoha’s as the primary element.

There are various elements in Rajasthani interior style as concluded, bold and vibrant color scheme, lot of prints and fabrics, jharokhas, arches, fluted columns, detailed carved furniture and motifs work, miniature paintings, artworks and accessories. And these elements can be blended with lot of other design styles such as minimalistic, contemporary, modern and industrial as well but, one style can be architectural and other can be in interior styling aspects for best results.

As in above case studies they concluded that blending of contemporary style with Rajasthani design style goes well and according to the survey conducted most of the designers like that blending in the residential space.

As concluded, most liked element is windows side sittings that give the warmth and cozy vibes in the space followed by arches and jharokha in their Rajasthani design style.

In the end, Rajasthani design style is the most interesting style to work with and can be used in any kind of space. There elements give this style a royal and pure Indian feel clearly shows our vibrant culture and traditions.