Jaisalmer
Coach: There are intricately carved jharokhas on the
lounge ceiling. It is done on teak wood with a mirror backing. The famous
Jawahar Niwas facade has been depicted in the state lounge using cone,
metal, copper and silver medium. The royal insignia adorns the valance of
the blind. The colour scheme reflects the beige of the desert sands.
Jhalawar
Coach: The ceiling has been worked out in a medium used
by the local inhabitants of Jhalawar to decorate their home. A play of
colours and mirror work has been used in the medium of Plaster of Paris to
create a unique ambience. The royal insignia of the erstwhile state in
Zardozi work is seen on the valance along with handicrafts supporting the
table tops of the state lounge.
Jodhpur
Coach: Mughal influenced designs of the Moti Mahal
recreated in mother of pearl work on the ceiling. The royal crest is
highlighted on the valance along with the miniature paintings in the lounge
which is typical of the Jodhpur School of art.
Kishangarh
Coach: The Banio Thani paintings of the state with their
exaggerated features like eyes and long fingers, are well-known. One of
these famous paintings is recreated on the ceiling in acrylic, painted with
enamel and foil. The crest appears in zardozi work on the blinds of the
window with the Kishangarh School of Art highlighted in an artwork on the
wall of the state lounge.
Kota
Coach: Kota is well known for Kota school of design.
These elements have served as the basis for designing the décor of
this coach. The distinctive features of the Kota school of art can be seen
in the oil paintings titled “Raja aur Praja” (The Monarch and his
subjects on the ceiling. It depicts Raja Ram Singh II (1826-66) of Kota
amidst a royal procession.
Sirohi
Coach: This erstwhile state has earned an enviable
reputation the world over for its gold fort and with coloured glass work
that is done near Pratapgarh. The style of work has a typically
Indo-European flavour as European influence is quite conspicuous. The rooms
highlight this style through the framed works of art done in the same styles
through the framed works of art done in the same styles. The ambience and
colour scheme has also been designed in keeping with this school of Art.
The Gold foil and glass work also has semi precious stones embedded in it,
and has been done in a mix media created from cone and paint embossed
particle boards. The royal insignia has been placed prominently. Mounted
miniatures done in the Sirohi school style lend a unique character to the décor.
Udaipur
Coach: The state lounge and bedrooms take their colour
schemes-dominant blue and white. The lounge décor is influenced by
the ‘Mor Chowk’ or the Peacock Court. The medium used is a
combination of relief work and Patra or oxidized white metal work. The royal
crest of the state, in alluring zardozi work is set on the valance of the
blinds.
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