Travel Photo Jaipur is an open-air exhibition that takes place every year in Jan-Feb over a period of two weeks. It features pictures in large frames at various historical monuments in Jaipur. To read more about it head to Travel Photo Jaipur/ Photography Festival Part I.Ā A display of old travel postcards in large poster sizes was organized at Maharaja School of Arts and crafts, Kishanpole bazaar, Jaipur on 5th-6th Feb 2016. It was curated by Akshay Mahajan,Ā an artist from Mumbai. The building was later converted into the Museum Of Legacies. You read my in-depth post on the same here- Museum Of Legacies | Adaptive use of Havelis
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Travel Photo Jaipur
The beautiful heritage building of Maharajah School of Arts & crafts dates back 150 years, the venue of the travel postcard exhibition for the Travel Photo festival in Jaipur.
Akshay Mahajan has been collecting old travel postcards, many of them dating back to the pre-independence era.
About the venue – Maharaja School of Arts & Crafts
He was quite fixed on this venue from the day, the idea of this festival was proposed to him. Maharajah school of arts & craft building, the venue for this exhibition has been closed to the public for the last few years. This building is more than 150 years old. Originally, a residence of an influential rich minister in Jaipur court, it was converted to the school of arts and crafts to promote local art, under the patronage of Maharajah Sawai Ram Singh II.
The Postcards at Maharaja School of Arts & Craft
Akshay Mahajan used an open courtyard inside this building to display enlarged travel postcards. Prominently, on display was French series of Indian travel postcards, dating to the early 1900s.
Maharaja School of Art & Craft also known now as the Museum Of Legacies was unkempt as it has been closed for a long time. It was opened up to host Akshay’s exhibition. Years of negligence & lack of maintenance were evident.
Akshay MahajanĀ was sporting a loose Kurta & Pajama paired with a woolen sleeveless Nehru jacket. It’s a dress synonymous with Indian artists and journalists.
Akshay was kind enough to offer visitors his original & rare collection of travel postcards.
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Akshay Mahajan, posing with few local boys. Travel Photo Jaipur festival 2016
Travel Photo Jaipur is a new contemporary festival that Rajasthan Government wants to promote, in line with their new tourism campaign kick-started recently. It is interesting to meet & interact with people like Akshay Mahajan and gain a new perspective. At the time, this was the first time I was able to venture inside the historic building of the Rajasthan School of Arts & Crafts. It was previously called Madarsa E Hunar or Pandit Shivdeen Ki Haveli.
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A gathering of art connoisseurs and enthusiasts. This looks so cool. I have goosebumps watching the pictures. Excellent visual documentation of this event.
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Thank You! š
It was certainly very interesting presentation. I have been to this historical building for the first time. š
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I love it!
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Thank You Ann! Happy that you liked it! š
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My pleasure!
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What a beautiful building.
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It sure is Ladyfi! Thanks for your visit. š
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I am still keeping in mind to start issuing my own travel postcards. This festival seems to be truly inspiring for people to see the world and for photographers to print their photos. Great experience.
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Lidiia, a lot of bloggers in India have started printing postcards and calendars for sale. I’m not sure if that’s a profitable venture. But if you have takers… go ahead! Why don’t you print a series on Ukraine? The best places in Ukraine captured by you?
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Don`t know… I think in Ukraine people would rather buy postcards with scenaries from abroad.
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That’s logical since you always seek things which you don’t have! So are you going ahead with it?
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We`ll see =) Thank you for the advise
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Lovely pics capturing the essence of Jaipur. I am visiting the city next week and am super excited.
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Thank you, I’m happy that you liked it. Do let me know if you need any help. If you prefer I can show you few places provided I’m able to take out some time. š
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Hi Arv, I visited Jaipur for 2 days and visited city palace and Bapu bazaar. I plan to visit Jaipur again in Dec for a wedding. Any suggestions on 2-3 must visit places. I dont think I would get more than a day to do sightseeing.
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Hi Ashween! Certainly I will suggest you. Is it okay to do so via DM on Twitter or instagram?
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Yea will do
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Great!
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They’re simply amazing! I love browsing through history, in any form! I’m sure it must have been a great experience:-)…
Of course, Jaipur has no dearth of art & history….I wish we had got to spend some more time when we visited!
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Divya, my love for history of Jaipur city started two years ago. so I’m still discovering. Yes, it was amazing, it was quite unique concept as well as presentation. Do plan your trip again.Will help and take you around, if you permit! š
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Definitely Arv! We do want to plan another trip…Thanks a lot, I’m sure we’ll learn more about Jaipur with you around:)
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Anytime Divya…will be happy to help! š
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Thank you. š
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Spectacular photos!
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Thank you! Great to know you liked them! š
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Thank you for the like on my post regarding our Twin Hike
https://arelberg.wordpress.com/2016/05/22/twin-hike-mt-pamitinan-and-mt-hapunang-banoi/
Appreciated it. Thank you!
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You’re welcome! š
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What a wonderful building for an art school ….and what a fabulous looking exhibition ….well documented and promoted too Arv …it looks fabulous:)
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It sure is a beautiful building Fijay! Thanks for appreciating! š
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Invaluable collection!
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Thank you moon! appreciate your comment! š
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thank you for visiting and leaving a message…you blog is very interesting, I will have to take sometime to look through your post!!!
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That’s very kind of you to comment, Heather! I hope you will enjoy reading the write ups posted here on this blog and will visit again! Thank You, once again š
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I’ll stop by to check out more of your post soon… š
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Sure..
Take your time!
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Did not know about this until read your beautiful post š Keep sharing!!!
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It’s certainly new one. Thanks for checking it out and leaving comment! š
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Hi Arv, I enjoyed reading this post.Such a lovely old building! And truly impressive collection of postcards.
I have nominated you for the 3 day quotes challenge.Hope youād accept it despite your busy schedule.There is no compulsion. pls check my last post. Thanks.
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Thank you for reading and appreciating this post.I’m happy you liked it.
Appreciate your nomination. I regret to inform you that I don’t participate in these challenges as I find it difficult to find time. Also I only post pertaining to Jaipur. I m privileged to have been nominated by you. Thank You š
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What a treat is must have been to be able to see all these old postcards!
xox Inger
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It sure was. Btw I’m impressed with your pictures, blown away -should I say? I love outdoors… What better way than to spend your time with nature?
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what a fascinating read and the photographs are superb. Very atmospheric. I am hoping to visit in February for my birthday and follow the area where my father lived about 80 years ago
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Thank you for appreciating the post. I’m happy you liked it. I’m curious to know more about your father -where he lived and what he did, if that’s not sounding to be evasive. Do let me know if I can be of your help! š
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ah well its a sore subject because he went to India as a child. His father was in the British Army ( sorry, I know its sensitive, ) but he was seconded to the Indian Army to help on the Afghan Border. Not sure you would want to know more because as I said, I understand it can be sensitive, but I am writing up some of their stories and hoping to rekindle where they lived for quite a few years.
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It’s perfectly okay to talk about it. In general, current Indian generation don’t look at British people with animosity or hatred despite all that happened in past. We live in different times. I think we all need to look at events of past with their own context. Hope this helps. š
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The old postcards were fascinating. I am hoping to be able to take some home with me. wonderful history
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Thank you. This event was one time only as part of travel photo festival. I do have spare postcards which you can have. š
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ok.. if they are old Black and White ones, when I come and visit we can discus “terms!” Thank you
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these are not B&W. reproductions. there are no terms and conditions for friends. š
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thank you…. you are most kind.
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A great idea, I hope it was well-attended. Thanks for,sharing!
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Yes Tina, it sure is!
It wasn’t meant to cater to huge crowd. just the photographer community!
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An enchanting collection, tracing back to the 1900’s! Sounds really interesting…..thanks for sharing the pictures… š
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Thanks for checking it out and following maniparna. I’m happy that you liked it š
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You are welcome…. š
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Great insight, am sharing on our blog too
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