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- Bikaner is famous for its "Bikaneri Bhujia"
and its sweets. Bikaneri Bhujia is a spicy snack made
from moth dal, spices and edible oil. Bikaner is also
known for its handicrafts and leather articles, for its
palaces and for having the biggest camel farm of Asia.
- The city is also known for its intricately carved Jharokas.
These stone screens are found on the windows of forts
and havellis - traditionally, women would use the screens
to watch the world while remaining hidden.
- The red sandstone for these stone window screens is
supplied by the nearby village of Dulmera.
- Bikaner is also a centre for Usta art. The work for
the prosperity of the Usta art is being done in Bikaner
for centuries. Usta art is characterised by miniature
paintings and gold embossing done on, ceilings, pillars
, walls, marble, wooden & Glass wares and ivory. But
its real beauty and charm can be seen on the pieces of
camel hide. The products of Usta art have been the acquaintance
of Bikaner for centuries.
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