Western Rajasthan and the Thar desert bring to mind images of sand dunes, starry nights and lilting folk music. For the discerning buyer, Rajasthan has also been synonymous with a rich and colourful craft tradition. Potters, weavers, carpenters, jewellers and leather workers are but some of the artisans that abide in the region. The stark landscape and seemingly barren stretches are in remarkable contrast to the vibrant colours that the inhabitants clothe themselves in.