INSTITUTE OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT CATERING TECHNOLOGY & APPLIED NUTRITION C. I. T. CAMPUS, THARAMANI, CHENNAI – 600113
RESEARCH PROJECT IMPORTANCE OF INDIAN DÉCOR DÉCOR IN HOTEL INDUSTRY
This is a bonafide bonafide Record of work done by ABHYUDOY CHAKRABORTY Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for Final year
B. Sc., Hospitality & Hotel Administration 2009 – 2010
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INSTITUTE OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT CATERING TECHNOLOGY & APPLIED NUTRITION C. I. T. CAMPUS, THARAMANI, CHENNAI – 600113 RESEARCH PROJECT IMPORTANCE OF INDIAN DÉCOR IN HOTEL INDUSTRY This is a bonafide Record of work done by ABHYUDOY CHAKRABORTY Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for Final year B. Sc., Hospitality & Hotel Administration
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INSTITUTE OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT CATERING TECHNOLOGY & APPLIED NUTRITION C. I. T. CAMPUS, THARAMANI, CHENNAI – 600113 RESEARCH PROJECT IMPORTANCE OF INDIAN DÉCOR IN HOTEL INDUSTRY This is a bonafide Record of work done by ABHYUDOY CHAKRABORTY Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for Final year B. Sc., Hospitality & Hotel Administration
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INSTITUTE OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT CATERING TECHNOLOGY & APPLIED NUTRITION C. I. T. CAMPUS, THARAMANI, CHENNAI – 600113 RESEARCH PROJECT IMPORTANCE OF INDIAN DÉCOR IN HOTEL INDUSTRY This is a bonafide Record of work done by ABHYUDOY CHAKRABORTY Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for Final year B. Sc., Hospitality & Hotel Administration For the Examination held on ……………………
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RESEARCH CO-ORDINATOR EXAMINER
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INDEX S. No. 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) 12)
Contents Cover Page Acknowldegement Proposal Format Introduction Objectives Review of Literature Methodology Analysis of Interpretation Suggestions Conclusion Bibliography Questionnaire
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I take this opportunity to thanks all the people who have helped me to complete this research successfully.
Firstly I thank our Principal MR. S. RAJMOHAN for giving me the opportunity to do this research.
My sincere thanks are due to my Research guide MR. JITENDRA DAS and research co-ordinator MRS. SHARMILA who has given me the inspiration and necessary help required to do the research. I also thank all my friends who have helped me carrying out this work successfully. Last but not the least I have a special thanks to all the respondents who have helped me in my research by providing relevant information.
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PROPOSAL FORMAT
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IHMCT & AN - 113 PROPOSAL FORMAT Name :ABHYUDOY CHAKRABORTY Batch :‘A’ Date : 26.12.2009 Title : IMPORTANCE OF INDIAN DÉCOR IN HOTEL INDUSTRY
INTRODUCTION : With various varieties and culture in India the décor of Indian hotel and houses differ from culture region and religion. Indian décor in itself is very colourful and vibrant, with the ethnic outlook. Indian décor includes more of comfortability and manageability in less space using of many colours and soft textures makes this décor very ethnic and comfortable. Indian décor is not only making vibes in the Indian market but is also accepted internationally.
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OBJECTIVES :
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Look into different sections of Indian décor.
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Check with the popular hotels the usage of Indian décor.
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As being cost effective and vibrant to see the formats of Indian décor.
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To study the market feasibility of Indian décor.
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To study the financial viability in certain hotels in Chennai.
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METHODOLOGY :
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To have a study of different aspects of this décor.
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To maximize the outlook of Indian décor.
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As being cost effective bring this theme more in use.
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To help the growth of this décor and get it acknowledged world-wide.
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To influence the hotel and hospitality industry the usage and benefits of this décor.
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CONCLUSION : After doing the research I will be able to find the need and importance of Indian décor used in the hotel industry. How the different sections of the hotel can make use of this décor to encourage and acknowledge it world-wide.
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INTRODUCTION
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INTRODUCTION INDIA is a country of varieties and culture. Being one of the most famous country in world in term of tourism the culture of INDIA surely reflects on its décor with many five and seven stars properties coming up at reaped pace in INDIA. India is a mystic land and has so many things that traveller can discover the best part about India is its rich history the stories of Indian kings and queens who lived and died for their kingdom is rather amusing. Even more amusing is to read about the secret lives of these kings and queens their palaces, their summer retreats, their leisure activities, their tradition and their interest in art and architecture. But time passed none of them can be spotted today, their palaces, forts and other remaining works of art have become major tourist attraction even for the people of India. Most palaces and forts are opened today for tourism where as a few of them have been converted into place hotels.
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Each and every hotel wants tourist and to attracts tourist. The décor of the hotel plays a very important role with hotels such as Taj and Obroies etc. the competition is tough. So every hotel gives extra importance to its ambience and décor. The décor in INDIA is very colourful and vibrant, which does depend upon the climate condition. Each region in INDIA when we see the hotel in northern part of INDIA which faces the extremes of climate, the décor in hotel is very warm and lively more of uses of colour are in it. Mix and match of fabries are used each state reflect its own culture, ambience and décor, for example clarks awadh in lucknow give its room a very royal and mughlai touch which in turn reflects on its ambience. The interiors in this hotel reveal the mughlai culture of lucknow the capital city of Uttar Pradesh being a five star property. The clarks awadh give importance to each and every section of the hotel especially the interiors which grabs the first attention of tourist usage of bold colours and light fabric makes the room
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lively and at the same time brings warm and conformability Clarks Awadh which
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portrays the Mughal era and its décor is again very cost effective too. Which in turn easy to manage and replace does not to much of. INDIAN culture defines more or bold colours and comfort ability tourist come here to want to relax and so INDIA which is very famous for its culture reflect its culture and vibrancy in hotel industry. In today designing hotels space is
often limited and economical use of this space accomplished with combination area clever décor can expend a single room into multi purpose hub of activities the key for good décor for room is to provide many interest in one area furnishing that serve more than one function are a giant step towards the goal a colour scheme that bends itself today life project or to rest full evening. Social gathering is important in
décor. The lighting should be also flexible of spec importance
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in decorating a guest room are furnished that can also can be used in other room and areas as well if required. Lighting plays an important roll in decorating a room. Variable ground lighting should be used arrangement with specialized lighting for detail work.
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OBJECTIVE To have a detailed study of interior décor.
To check and study about the different kinds of décor used in Indian. To study about the Indian décor used in the hospitality industry. To check for the availability of Indian décor. To check for the advantages of Indian décor in hotels in India. To see if Indian décor act as a tourist attraction. To study the different kinds of Indian décor. To do a review on the popularity of Indian décor in hotels in India.
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REVIEW OF LITERATURE
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REVIEW OF LITERATURE To successfully decorate the open spaces in contemporary guest rooms provide separate centers of interest. One center should dominate the room serving as the focal point from which all other areas radiate. Use sound absorbing materials in large rooms to deaden acoustical reverberation some example are thick carpeting, generous draperies, fabric cover wall, plus upholsters furniture and sound blotting building materials for walls and ceiling avoid hard smooth surfaces that bounce sound rather then absorb it. A monochrome background is effective way to unite several centres. Other decorating devises are the lamp table behind the sofa and the hidden light fixture at the top of the floor-to-ce bookcase. Both help erase shadows in hard-to-illuminate areas. The sofa lamp provides light for reading or, when dimmed by a special wall switch,
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low-level illumination for conversation. The overhead beams break the large expanse of ceiling ; they may be used throughout or limited to only one section of the room. Don’t try to copy the décor but consider how you might achieve the same effects to solve some of your decorating problems. Study the colour scheme, the furniture arrangement, the
window treatment, the use of textures and accessories
Similar effects can be achieved at relatively low co Remember that imagination is the basis of good decorating.
Durable Furniture Furniture that is stop undergo much use should be durable and easy to clean. Most upholstered items utilize one of the many well-known soil and stain repellents. Hardware stores sell do-ityourself stain-resistant sprays that can be applied to fabric.
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See through furnishings, highly fashionable today, combine glass, strong synthetics and fiber glass frames with steel and wrought metals to make almost indestructible pieces. Even traditional can now be made with plastics that convincingly simulate wood metal leather and ceramic.
The Versatile Role of Colour A total colour scheme used throughout a hotel room has a unifying effect. Total colour makes a small home seem larger or a sprawling home seem contained. Often, in a private area, a drastic departure from the total colour scheme is preferred. For instance, the bedroom, a personal room, can reflect the personality of hotel in shades of deep purple and pale green, a colour combination too bold for an entire house.
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Consider Comfort In planning a décor for a room, comfort is the single most important consideration. Decide on the furniture arrangement, adjust the lighting to provide both soft light and adequate light for reading, and choose a colour scheme that seems likely to encourage conversation. Then look at the individual pieces of furniture. Is each comfortable to sit on? Are cushions firm, yet not unyielding? Are their pillows and arm rests? Is the upholstery fabric pleasant to the touch? Are end tables placed conveniently for ashtrays and beverage glasses ? Is the coffee table enough to hold a tray of refreshments ?
Few of the items which are used in Indian décor.
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Comb – Back
A high – backed variety of Windsor chair. The Windsor chair is typified by slender, turned spindles, splayed pr raked turned legs, a wooden saddle seat, and H – shaped stretchers. In a comb-backed Windsor chair, the central rear spindles extend trough the horse-shoe shaped arm rail above the back and are topped by a crest. The whole affair resembles the Spanish comb it is named after. A comb-backed Windsor chair makes an interesting variation in the design of any country room.
Combed Yarn Goods Materials made from fibers that have been both carded and combed during the process of manufacture. When used to identify a cotton material, it is a measure of high quality, greater beauty and strength.
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Combination Fabrics and Yarns A fabric using several fibers of differing origins, either natural or man-made. The object of the combination is to achieve a
particular sheen or texture, to add strength and we resistance, and to make the maintenance of the fabric easier. Acetate and rayon or often combined to produce a silky look. Nylon is combined with other fibers to give strength, and polyesters are combined with cotton.
For drip-dry, permanent – press fabrics. Manufacturers are required by law RTO state the fiber content of fabric. Since the fabric will take on the characteristics of the major fiber, the important information to find on the label is the quantity of each fiber used.
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A combination yarn is one that is made of two or more different single, fibers, twisted together. These can be pf the same origin pr composed of materials from different origins : for example, one strand of cotton and one of polyester. One fiber may also be more tightly twisted than the other.
Comfit Glass A small sweetmeat glass of eighteenth-century origin. In particular, this term applies to a stemmed glass approximately 4 inches high. The comfits which these little glasses held were highly seasoned and scented ; occasionally ice cream was served as a comfit. Comfits were served after drinking or smoking or at the end of a meal to sweeten the breath.
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Comforter A bed covering made with a heavy layer of wadding that is
quilted or knotted to hold the various layer togeth Comforters are usually made of either cotton or silk and are heavier than a standard quilt. Traditionally, comforters were designed to keep sleepers warm in old-fashioned bedrooms ;
today, they serve in lieu of blankets or as decor bedspreads.
Commerce Table
An eighteenth – century card table having a folding frame that supports an oval top. Commerce tables were originally designed for playing the card game ‘‘commerce’’ which was popular during this period.
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Complementary Colour Scheme One of two major categories in colour planning, using contrasting hues rather than related hues. Contrasting schemes combine opposite colours on the colour wheel. Colour schemes in this category are stimulating yet balanced because both warm and cool hues are included, such as red on green, blue and orange.
Complementary Colours Each of the primary colours on the cool wheel has its secondary complement, produced by mixing the other two ; for example, yellow and blue make green, the complement of red.
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Congress Canvas A trade name for a very strong cloth used in embroidery. It is porous, to allow the needle to penetrate easily, and is made of cotton, linen, or wool yarn.
Contour Chair Any shaped, moulded, or upholstered chair designed to conform to the shape of the human body. It is a typical product of contemporary styles.
Conversation Center A furniture grouping that ensures easy communication is an important feature of a room. The arrangement should take advantage of the room’s structure and psychological factors such as lighting and seating comfort.
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Corbel An architectural term for a breaker or brace originally used in Indian architecture. Corbels were usually of brick or stone, sort in a wall to support a beam, allowing the architect to build outward and upward. Corbels became popular in furniture making and were used during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries in India, especially when the design included vaulted arches or ribs.
Décor used in Rajasthan Rajasthani decors come in a fascinating range of dyed and blockprinted fabric who are further embellished by embroidery. Stunning, unusual combinations of scarlet and shocking pink, purple and orange, turquoise and parrot green, saffron and crimson, shot with
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gold and silver steal the limelight. Rajasthan is the heartland of hand-block printing. Sanganer in Jaipur is virtually flooded
with block makers and printers. The art of Khan
overprinting in gold is also practised here. Tod traditional vegetable and mineral dyes are gradually being replaced by chemical ones.
The town of Bagru excels in delightful circular designs in dark glowing vegetables colours printed on bedspreads, table linen and clothes. Textiles printed here have won the hearts of millions at home and abroad.
The red, black and live green, mosaic – like patterns of the Jajams of Chittaurgarh are used for women’s skirts & wraps and floor coverings.
Heart – warming textiles, dyed in the bandhani or tie & dye style
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reign supreme in Rajasthan. The artofbano an / isa highly skilled process. Different methods are used to tie the fabric into small points producing different patterns like Lahariya, Mothda, Ekdali and Shskari. The best bandhani work comes Likar and Jodhpur, while Jaipur, Pali, Udaipur and Nathdwara are the other centers.
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The women of Rajasthan have embroidering fabrics. Embroidery practised in Bikaner is done by counting threads. The
women of Skar and Jhunihunu specialise in makin patterns of animals. Chain stitch is popular in Alwar. Dancing figures. Flowers and Peacocks are the favourite motifs. Women or Barmer use mirrors, thus enhancino the beauty of the embroidered piece.
In appliqué, different pieces of cloth are patched together to make a multi-coloured mosaic. The exotic colours, shapes and pattern combinations against contrasting backgrounds catch the eye.
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Floor Coverings Rajasthan’s Floor Covering industry has been revitalised to suit the needs of the modern buyer and Rajasthani Carpets are making headway in markets not only in India but abroad.
Skilled artisans had been sumn. Heart (Afghanistan) by Raja Man Singh – I of Amer to train the local workers and at present Jaipur, Bikaner and Amer are prominent centres of carpet weaving. The carpet designs are mostly based on Persian and Caucasian styles. Peacocks and flowers are the
popular motifs as well as landscapes and geometri designs.
Rajasthani Namdas are woollen druggets decorated with embroidery and appliqué work. Namdas produced at Tonk are in
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great demand. Also available are traditional cotton carpets called Durries which are hand-woven with geometric patterns and repeating colours.
Stone Craft Religious themes are carved in stone all over Rajasthan. The images are life-like and are skilfully sculptured in different varieties of stone. Statues of gods and goddesses, animals and human figures are carved out of while marble in Jaipur. The soft, Pink Sandstone, Tamara stone and soft Chlorite of Dungrapur are the other varieties of stones that are used for making icons, utility items, figures etc.
Furniture The furniture of Rajasthan displays grandeur and elegance.
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The carved and decorated chests, chairs, cradles and low tables & stooles are simply a steal. Each object is desirable whether inlaid figures or embellished with hunting scenes.
While their carved wooden doors & chairs. Tilonia furniture stands out for its fine embroidery work done on leather. Patra furniture, which is plated with metal, has carved out its own market niche.
Imparting exquisite beauty of chairs, tables-tops and lamps in the art of taarkashi (wire inlay) and lacquer work.
Woodcraft Sandlewood carvings come in a range of objects and themes.
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The choices is so varied that it is difficult to choose, whether it’s the desert caravan with tiny camels, or Lord Krishna playing the flute in a divide mood, or nymphs in aesthetic dance poses.
For the budget shoppers, also available in fragment sandalwood, are keychains, paper knives and trinket boxes.
The minutely carved wooden blocks used for textile printing are so exquisite that they are highly in demand and area often converted into door knobs or book ends.
Metalware The metalware comprises of artistic brassware, enamelled, engraved and filigreed cut work on silver. Apart from jewellery, the silversmiths make beautiful boxes, trays small statues of Krishna, Ganesh and ornamental birds, horses and elephants, enamelled as 39
well as plain. Traditional silver articles like handas, spice bottles and baskets command sizeable export markets. Highly ornamented hilts and scabbards of swords and daggers are also crafted.
Brass enamelling is an art – form in itself with three different styles – chikan, maron and bictil each with its own repertoire of traditional motifs and designs.
Jaipur also has a tradition of brass sculptures, well finished and polished to a shine. Vivid enamel is also used to highlight the engraving on beaten brassware,
Koftagari or damascene work is mostly practised in Alwar and Jaipur. In this, one metal is encrusted into another in the form of inlaid wiring. Popular articles include swords, daggers, paper knives and shields.
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Type of décor used in the hotels of Rajasthan
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Hotel Lake Palace Udaipur The Lake Palace is one of the most beautiful palaces in the world, arising out of the Turquoise Waters of the Pichola like an elegant fantasy in white marble. The Lake Palace was built in the 17th Century on a natural foundation of 4 acres of rock.
The Maharana, ruler of Jaipur from 1628 to 1654, was very friendly with Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and encouraged his craftsman to copy some of the glories of his incomparable buildings at Agra. The successive rulers used this cool haven as their supper resort, holding their regal durbars in its courtyards.
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These courtyards lined with columns, pillared terraces, fountains and gardens all add to its impressive image. The rooms are decorated with cusped arches, inland stones of pink and green lotus leaves and painted mirrors.
Apartments like the Bada Mahal, Kush Mahal, Ajjan Niwas, Phool Mahal and Dhola Mahal. All enhance the romance of the elegant setting. Among the facilities available are swimming pool, conference hall and a bar. Other events of recreation organised here are excursions in and around and a bar other events of recreation organised here are excursions in and around and a bar other events of recreation organised here are excursions in and around Udaipur.
The Saloons
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The names’ of the saloons are based on the princely states of Rajasthan – Jaipur, Jodhpur, Alwar, Bundi, Kota, Jhalawar, Dungarpur, Dholpur, Bharatpur, Jaisalmer, Sirohi, Bikaner, Udaipur and Kishangarh. The décor 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.
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Each coupe is different but the over all ambience of the décor of the saloons has been taken care of to provide continuity. Each saloon has cream yellow colour on its exterior walls and bears the Coat of Arms (logo) of the erstwhile princely states.
Each saloon has 4 coupes (sleeping rooms) with attached bath and toilet. In every saloon, there is one saloon captain and 2 attendants to look after the personal needs of its guests. Each saloon has a mini pantry properly equipped to provide ready tea / coffee and snacks.
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Rajasthani decors come in a fascinating range of dyed and blockprinted fabric which are further embellished by embroidery. Stunning, unusual combinations of scarlet and shocking pink, purple and orange, turquoise and parrot green, saffron and crimson, shot with gold and silver steal the limelight. Rajasthan is
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the heartland of hand-block printing. Sanganer in Jaipur is virtually flooded with block makers and printers. The art of Khan or
overprinting in gold is also practised here. Today traditional vegetable and mineral dyes are gradually being replaced by chemical ones.
The town of Bagru excels in delightful circular designs in dark glowing vegetable colours printed on bed spreads, table linen and clothes. Textiles printed here have won the hearts of million at home and abroad.
The red, black and olive green, mosaic – like patterns of the Jajmans of Chittaurgarh are used for women’s skirts & wraps and floor coverings.
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Heart – warming textiles, dyed in the bandhani or tie & dye style reign supreme in Rajasthan. The artofbano an / isa highly skilled process. Different methods are used to tie the fabric info small
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points producing different patterns like Lahariya, Mothda, Ekdali and Shskari. The best bandhani work comes likar and Jodhpur, while Jaipur, Pali, Udaipur and Nathdwara are the other centres.
The women of Rajasthan have embroidering fabrics. Embroidery practised in Bikaner is done by counting threads. The
women of Skar and Jhunihunu specialise in makin patterns of animals. Chain stitch is popular in Alwar. Dancing figures, Flowers and Peacocks are the favourite motifs. Women of Barmer use mirrors, thus enhancino the beauty of the embroidered piece.
In appliqué, different pieces of cloth are patched together to make a multi-colour edmosiac. The exotic colours, shapes and pattern combinations against contrasting backgrounds catch the eye.
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Floor Coverings Rajasthan’s Floor Covering industry has been revitalised to suit the needs of the modern buyer and Rajasthani Carpets are making headway in markets not only in India but abroad.
Skilled artisans had been sumn. Heart (Afghanistan) by Raja Man Singh – I of Amer to train the local workers and at present Jaipur, Bikaner and Amer are prominent centres of carpet weaving. The carpet designs are mostly based on Persian and Caucasian styles. Peacocks and flowers are the
popular motifs as well as landscapes and geometri designs.
Rajasthani Namdas are woollen druggets decorated with embroidery and appliqué work. Namdas produced at Tonk are in great demand. Also available are traditional cotton carpets called Durries which are handwoven with geometric patterns and repeating colours. 50
Stone Craft Religious themes are carved in stone all over Rajasthan. The images are life – like and are skilfully sculptured in different varieties of stone.
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Statues of gods & goddesses, animals and human figures are carved out of while marble in Jaipur. The soft, Pink sandstone, Tamara stone and the soft Chlorite of Dungraur are the other varieties of stones that are used for making icons, utility items, figures etc.
Furniture The furniture of Rajasthan displays grandeur and elegance. The carv carved ed and and decor decorat ated ed ches chests ts,, chair chairs, s, crad cradle less and low low table abless & stoo stoole less are are simp simply ly a stea steal.l. Each Each obje object ct is desirable whether inlaid figures or embellished with hunting scenes.
While their carved wooden doors & chairs. Tilonia furniture stands out for its fine embroidery work done on leather.
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Patra furniture, which is plated with white metal, has carved out its own market niche. Imparting exquisite beauty to chairs, table-tops and lamps in the art of taarkashi (wire inlay) and lacquer work.
Wood Craft Sandalwood carvings come in a range of objects and themes. The choices is so varied that it is difficult to choose, whether it’s the desert carvan with tiny camels, or Lord Krishna playing the flute in a divine mood, or nymphs in aesthetic dance poses. For the budget shoppers, also available in fragment sandalwood, are keychains, paper knives and trinket boxes.
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The minutely carved wooden blocks used for textile printing are so exquisite that they are highly in demand and are often converted into door knobs or book ends.
Exotic Indian Palaces that are converted to hotels Most of the Indian palaces are converted into hotels. And all the palace converted hotels reflect its own type of interiors. Below are a few examples of such properties.
The Lalitha Mahal Palace in Mysore Mysore was to reflect on travel itinerary that needed that places that had a rich heritage and culture. Mysore was just one of them. When in Mysore Mysore the ‘Lalitha Mahal Palace’ which is by far one of the most exotic palaces. This palace was built way back in 1921 by
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a king named ‘Wodeyar Krishna’ and was designed by ‘E W Fritchley’ who was a famous English architect. Today this palace is maintained by the India Tourism Development Corporation and they have done a good job with it. The exterior of the palace looks show white where as the interiors are almost as good as new. All rooms of this palace over – look the beautiful Chamundi hills and give the visitor a breathtaking view of Mysore city. The palace offers all facilities that one can expect from a five star hotel that include swimming pools, golf grounds, health club, lounges and a shopping arcade to get all your souvenirs. The palace give me a glimpse of the lavish life that kings would have lived back then.
Fern Hill Palace in Ooty
Ooty located in southern India is India’s well known to destination. When in Ooty, the Fern Hill palace hotel that has a 55
history dating back to 1840. Back then it was used by the British as their summer resort. This palace hotel has more than 50
rooms that also include hotel rooms and cottages Although the palace is quite old, it is well maintained and has everything that can make anyone feel like a maharaja. This exotic palace coupled with the pleasant atmosphere of the hill-station gave me something that I could cherish for life.
Bolghatty Palace in Cochin
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Cochin in southern India is considered the pearl of the Indian Ocean and lives very much to its reputation. In Cochin in Bolghatty Palace which was used as a British Governor’s residence when India was colonized by the British. The Kerala Tourism Development Corporation has renovated this magnificent piece of architecture bringing it back to all its glory. The palace has five spacious rooms and six cottages. The rooms have been renovated beautifully, not to destroy their essence. The art work is as good as
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new and the portraits seem to talk back to you. It almost looks as if time stood still in the palace since it was built way back in 1744.
Lake Palace in Udaipur
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Udaipur in Rajasthan situated in the western part of India. The Lake Palace in Udaipur is one of the most exotic hotels that I ever stayed. The hotel is located in the middle of the blue waters of lake Pichola and practically looks floating in water from a near by fort. Built way back in 1754 by Maharana Jagat Singh, the palace is today maintained by the Taj Group of Hotels and offers the prefect ambience for a romantic stay. The palace has 85 beautiful rooms along
with special suites and fascinates everyone with it lustrous marble pillars, ancient paintings and unbelievable works of arts including glasswork. I almost felt like staying in a fantasy island with my room overlooking a refreshing lily pond.
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Udaipur also has many other palace hotels but none can be compared to the Lake Palace. I was also fascinated by the ‘Laxmi Vilas Palace’ which was once a guest house to serve British guests.
Bikaner House (Bharatpur House) in Mount Abu Mount Abu in Rajasthan is another hill station that fascinated me. Mount Abu has a host of palace as this was a favourite hill station for the Maharajas. I decided to stay in the Bikaner House Palace which is located in one of the most scenic locations in Mount Abu. This palace built in 1893 was used as a summer residence for the ancient kings. The palace as well maintained and has spacious rooms that have ancient paintings and art work. The rooms overlook mystic hills that look so much in peace with themselves. It almost gave me a heaven on earth kind of an experience. One
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Sunrise Palace which is situated in one its highest points. This palace hotel was built somewhere in the year 1920 and is quite popular with couples looking for a romantic gateway.
Nilambagh Palace in Bhavnagar Bhavnagar, a relatively lesser known tourist destination in western India was to stay in the famous Nilambagh Palace. Built by Maharaja Bhavsinghji in the year 1723 this palace look like a piece of architecture in itself. The palace is surrounded by lush gardens and has 18 AC rooms and 5 cottages. The rooms are spacious and offer an extremely luxurious stay. The room in which I was put up overlooked beautiful lawns down below and I could hear the birds chirping and the wind blowing mildly over me. The whole atmosphere was so tranquil ; it really took me to a different world. The best part about the palace was the way it has been designed and maintained. All rooms had antique furniture, beautiful 61
chandeliers and Belgian mirrors. Then there was this striking swimming pool that has been designed like a roman bath with marble steps and white walkways. Taking a dip in that exotic pool which was specifically meant for the maharajas was I thought a true privilege.
The Palace on Wheels The ‘Palace on Wheels’ is not a hotel or a palace, but a maharaja style train that is run by the Government of India for tourism purposes. I was recommended to make this train journey by a fellow traveller and believe me ; I was glad I took his advice. This train is designed for the purpose of giving its voyagers a taste of ancient India and covers all major destinations and heritage spots in Rajasthan. Starting from Delhi (the Indian Capital), the train takes you to all major destinations in Rajasthan that include Jaipur,
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Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Agra and back to Delhi in a seven day journey. I really got a good insight about the tales of Indian kings and queens and their lifestyles at the end of these seven unforgettable days. The interiors of the train look no less than a five star palace hotel and that goes for the rooms too. The rooms are comfy, contain artistic furniture and include a private bath ; now what more could you ask for ? When boarding my plane back home, there was a strange nostalgic feeling that had crept over me. But I was glad of one thing ; I had lived out my dream of living like an Indian Maharaja.
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METHODOLOGY
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METHODOLOGY DESIGN OF THE RESEARCH The word research design provides information on how the
investigator intends to go about his research, how is t population would be, what sort of information he is looking for, how
he elicits the information, and in what form (questionnair discussions etc.)
For this research, the investigator decided that the target population has to be just common public as the topic is directly concerned with them.
To start with, it was decided that first hand information would
be collected directly from subject related books and through th World Wide Web based on which a hypothesis would be made.
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Then, the next step was to have discussions with instructors to find about all the possible study that’s involved in this field.
The third and final step was in going to the common public asking them the reasons which kind of decoration they are using, how much deep they know about the Indian decoration which they use and why they prefer them, and other questions in the form of a questionnaire.
The data collected through books, World Wide Web and through the discussions done with the instructors would provide the back ground information for research, and the data thus obtained from questionnaires would be analyzed to find about the reasons for the trend.
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PILOT STUDY : While preparing a research project, it is always important that the viability of the research is found out before hand. There have been instance of students taking up a topic for research, getting to the questionnaire (Data collection) stage, and then realizing that the research cannot be done for some particular reason. The main purpose of a PILOT STUDY is to find out whether a particular project in feasible and whether information can be easily obtained.
For this particular topic too, a pilot study was conducted to find out whether it was a viable proposition or not. The pilot study consisted of going and discussing the topic with the instructors and the students to find out whether they were forthcoming with information. A sample questionnaire consisting of 10 questions were asked two staffs and five common public people to test the viability. The result was highly satisfactory.
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SOURCES OF DATA COLLECTION
SECONDARY DATA. PRIMARY DATA
SECONDARY DATA
Usually, books are the most worthwhile source o collecting secondary data (Data that has already been recorded). But in the case of this study IMPORTANCE OF INDIAN DÉCOR IN HOTEL the title itself was an offbeat.
The secondary data thus collected didn’t add up to much, and they were just used to bring IMPORTANCE OF INDIAN DÉCOR in India.
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Books like ‘’INDIAN DÉCOR’’ and Magazines like ‘‘HOTELIER &CATERER etc. were used to collect information on IMORTANCE OF INDIAN DÉCOR. Thus, the investigator with no relevant literature on promotion of DÉCOR in our daily life had to bank heavily on primary data.
PRIMARY DATA (Direct contact with respondents through questionnaires)
Discussions with HOTELIERS, HOUSEKEEPING staff and with some IHM Chennai staffs, was one of the main source of information for study.
The initial discussions formed the basis for th questionnaire that was prepared for proper data collection in later stages.
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Thus, in this study collection of primary data was not just reached to one kind of technique. Actually, two techniques were used :
Direct contact with respondents through discussions. Questionnaire.
PRIMARY DATA – SAMPLE SELECTION
Concerned IHM staffs. Hotel staff.
PRIMARY DATA – SAMPLE SIZE Questionnaire 2 to the hoteliers
PRIMARY DATA – TOOLS OF RESEARCH 1.
Questionnaire 2) Discusisons
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ANALYSIS INTERPRETATION
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ANALYSIS INTERPRETATION Though I have got mixed response from the customer whom all I have collected data feed back are given by them which are as follows : 1. A computer professional says that according to him Indian décor play’s a very important role in bringing the hotel in to lime light.
2. A college student says that Indian décor reflects the cultural heritage of India and should be implied in every hotel.
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3. An elderly woman says that Indian décor and faced many changes from the past, which now reflects in the hospitality industries for their betterment.
4. One of the house keeping executives of a five star property states that Indian décor is pone of the most important features on any Indian hotel whether in India or abroad.
5. From my survey I have come to the importance of Indian décor and the way it helps in the growth of any hotel.
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CONCLUSION By the end of my research I would like to conclude that because of Indian décor being used in the hotels, its gives any hotel a different, ethnic and vibrant look. Indian décor helps in revenue generation for any hotel. Doing a detailed study on this décor showed me the extensive usage of Indian décor both in India and internationally. Doing this research showed me the different sections of a hotel where the décor can be used differently, like for example in the different types of rooms, different Indian décor i.e. from a different region is used to bring in the difference, in the front office we again try and use different décor so that it is easy to differentiate, in the bars and restaurants again we use the décor which not only compliments the hotel but also reflects the cuisine being served. Indian décor is very different and so it can be extensively used differently. In the end of the conclusion would be that Indian décor is very extensive and its usage is nor limited, when used properly. 74
SUGGESTIONS By doing this research I found that there are so much popularity of Indian décor in the hotel industry. Indian décor plays a very vital role in any hotel industry. The hotel’s ambience and décor always helps in attracting the tourists. There are certain peoples always supporting & suggesting the others to use Indian décor, which in turn will help in the popularity of the hotel. With more of westernization happening people are starting multi cuisine restaurants and hotel with different popular décor, which brings in lots of initial investment. 2. Most of them suggest using on Indian décor in bars and lounges too.
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3. House keeping professionals suggest not to infuse Indian décor with any other décor as it spoils the entire image and look.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY BOOKS 1. IMPORTANCE OF DÉCOR IN THE HOSPITALITY SECTOR BY KAREN DAVIS
2. THE WORLD ENCYCLOPEDIA OF DÉCOR BY MELIENE AUSTIN
WEBSITES 1. WWW. INDIANHOTELS.COM 2. WWW.GOOGLE .COM
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QUESTIONNAIRE NAME : DESIGNATION : AGE :
SEX : M / F
ADDRESS :
Is Indian décor accepted world wide YES NO
Is Indian décor easily available and manageable YES NO
Do you think Indian décor plays an important role in attracting Tourists? YES NO
What was your main purpose of choosing this décor?
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How importance do you think is Indian décor in the hospitality industry ?
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Not very important
q
Important
q
Very important
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Should be a part of every Indian hotel.
How many sections of your hotel apply the Indian theme or décor? YES NO
Are you satisfied with the Indian décor being used in the hotel?
Which are the most popular different types of Indian décor mainly used in hotels? q q q q q
What are the other décor that you are aware of ?
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