Book Jaipur Splendor | Assouline

Product Description :

A delicate blend of old and new, Jaipur is a vibrant city, full of energy, color and grandeur. With a history of maharajas, emperors and queens, the state capital of Rajasthan has a prestigious heritage and esteem that endures to this day. The City Palace, a sprawling complex of buildings and courtyards, testifies to the magnificence of Jaipur and is still the residence of the former royal family. The impressive and complex Hawa Mahal, made up of pink and orange sandstone, helps give Jaipur its nickname of "pink city".

But Jaipur is not just about splendid palaces and enchanting jewels. Bustling bazaars, traditional handmade crafts and delicious street food truly embody the vibrant spirit of the city. Jaipur is most alive during the annual celebration of Holi, a bubbling "festival of colors" that heralds eternal love and the arrival of spring. Jaipur Splendor is a dazzling tour of this one-of-a-kind city.

Product details:

• 304 pages
• More than 200 illustrations
• English language
• Released in March 2022
• L 9.8 x W 12.99 x D 1.5"
• Silk hardcover
• 6.61 lbs

Product Description:

A delicate blend of old and new, Jaipur is a vibrant city full of energy, color and grandeur. With a history of maharajas, emperors and queens, the capital of the Rajasthan state has a prestigious heritage and an esteem that continues to this day. The City Palace, a sprawling complex of buildings and courtyards, is a testament to Jaipur's magnificence and still acts as the home of the former royal family. The impressive and intricate Hawa Mahal, composed of pink and orange sandstone, helps lend Jaipur its nickname, “the Pink City.”

But Jaipur is more than just splendid palaces and enchanting jewels. The bustling bazaars, traditional handmade crafts and delicious street food truly embody the city's dynamic spirit. Jaipur is at its most lively during the annual celebration of Holi, an ebullient “festival of colors” that heralds eternal love and the arrival of spring. Jaipur Splendor is a dazzling tour of this one-of-a-kind city.