Palace on Wheels Saloons
The
names of the saloons are based on the princely states of Rajasthan - Alwar,
Bharatpur, Bikaner, Bundi, Dholpur, Dungarpur, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jhalawar,
Jodhpur, Kishangarh, Kota, Sirohi, and Udaipur.
The decor of each saloon has highlighted the cultural ethos of the state, represented
through the use of furniture, handicrafts, paintings and furnishings.The ceiling
in the lounge is of particular interest. Each coupe is different but the overall
ambience of the decor of the saloons has been taken care of to provide continuity.
Each saloon has cream yellow color on its exterior walls and bear the Coat of
Arms (logo) of the erstwhile princely states, along with the name.
Alwar Saloon
Alwar is home to several species of flora and fauna.The ceiling of the Alwar
Saloon lounge has been done aesthetically in mix-media of cone work, and oils
in relief, depicting a hunting scene.
The royal emblem and a miniature adorn the lounge.Subtle tones of pink enhance
the romantic ambience of the lounge.
Bharatpur Saloon
Once a fortified township, Bharatpur is now an ornithologists paradise, and
well known for the Bharatpur water-bird sanctuary. The sanctuary is home to
over 376 avian species.
Echoing the vividness of nature’s gift to Bharatpur the relief work on
this coach depicts various species of birds on the tree of life. A replica of
the royal crest of Bharatpur adorns the valance of the blind.
The ‘nature’ theme is further endorsed by the white cedar inlay work
depicting birds and painted peacocks, sitting on a haveli worked on a mirror.
The colour scheme, with its profusion of beige and aqua green, is a vivid reminder
of lush green forests of Bharatpur and Ghana.
Bikaner Saloon
The royal state crest is placed on the valance along with some handicrafts of
Rajasthan. The ceiling is done up in relief work and oil painting on canvas
depicting the legendary lovers Dhola & Maru on camel back. The artwork in
the lounge belongs to the Mughal influenced Bikaner School of Art style.
Bundi Saloon
The royal crest is highlighted on the valance. The famous Bundi school of painting
is depicted in the famed and mounted art pieces and also serves as the basis
for the colour scheme and overall decor, including a delightfully frescoed ceiling.
Dholpur Saloon
The rails in the coach are made in teak ply to depict the fine craftsmanship
as done in stone. The Dholpur crest decorates the valance in zardozi work.
Jaipur Saloon
The ceiling of the state lounge has been created using the famed ‘Phad’
or foil work, depicting festivals like Teej, Gangaur, Holi, Diwali etc. The
royal emblem of the state is worked out in Zardozi work on the valance.
The walls have been decorated with miniature paintings of the famous Jaipur
style of painting. The ceilings have painted frescoes, done in complimentary
colours, reflecting the state’s colour scheme of Blue & Gold.
Jaisalmer Saloon
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.
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