The heritage exposition Royal Fables showcased traditional art and craft as they flourished under the patronage of erstwhile royal families
It’s getting grander by the season. Royal Fables, a heritage exposition that showcases traditional art and crafts as they flourished under the patronage of erstwhile royal families of India, entered into its sixth season this year. For two days, the city got to see (and buy) some of the finest products, including paintings, clothes, jewellery and other lifestyle products, coming out of traditional and regal folds at The Imperial hotel.
Traditionally, the arts and crafts flourished under the patronage of the royal families, as the Princely states made for the important centres of art and culture. This platform is an attempt to take this glorious tradition forward.
From Diya Kumari of Jaipur and Radhika Raje Gaekwad of Baroda who brought in the Palace Atelier, there was jewellery by Kavita Kumari Sahiba of Jodhpur and Pushpita Singh of Kharwa, besides textiles and fashion from the erstwhile royal houses of Mandawa, Tehri Garhwal Patiala, Ramgarh, Wankaner and Tehri Garhwal.
Representing the world of art were Vikramaditya Singh of Jammu & Kashmir, Shailaja Katoch of Kangra, Vaishnavi Kumari of Kishangarh, Vikramaditya Singh of Palaitha, Vidita Singh of Barwani and Aanjaneya Pratap Singh Deo of Jarasingha who put together a finely curated art wall of miniature painting, photographs and paintings from the wild and regal life.
Earlier, the season kicked off with Maharaja Brajraj Singh of Kishangarh launching the CD of dance music from Kishangarh and Ahmedabad-based couturier and revivalist Umang Hutheesing showcasing his collection against a recital by Vidya Shah at The Mansion, Hyatt Regency. Hutheesing is known for his recreation of Mewar royal costumes for the wedding of laksharaj Singh Mewar.
The evening had concluded with the guests sampling some of the finest dishes from Kangra and Ramgarh cuisines.