![]() Traditional Dress and costumes of Rajasthan for Men The Pagri which is also known as the turban, Angarkha, Dhoti, Kamarbandh or Patka (waistband) form an integral part of a Rajasthani male’s attire. Pagri: The turban or Pagri is a significant piece of costume. The style of the turban with its colour and the way in which it is worn holds a stature of special significance to the people of Rajasthan as it is symbolic of the caste and region to which a person belongs. Turbans of Rajasthan come in many different shapes, sizes and colours. Moreover, there are specific turbans for specific occasions as well. The shape and size of Pagris vary region to region. Pagris of Udaipur are flat, and men of Jodhpur wear safa which have a curved bend. In Jaipur, people prefer an angular Pagri. ![]() Dhoti: Dhotis are used to cover the lower part of the body. A dhoti is a piece of cloth which measures 4m by 1m and requires quite a bit of practice to be worn properly. The Dhotis are used as regular wears which are usually white in colour. However on special occasions people also wear silk Dhotis with zari border. Patka: Patka was a garment worn by people of upper classes and royal families made out of cotton cloth which measured about 1.5 m by 1 m. It was traditionally kept on the shoulders or worn around the waist to tuck in the weapons during medieval times. With changing times, the traditional style of dressing has also undergone a sea change. The Rajasthani man is often seen to dress in the urban garb of trousers and a shirt, or, sometimes, in an attractive combination of both urban and traditional garments teamed up together. Traditional Dress of Rajasthan for Women The traditional dress of Rajasthan for females includes Ghaghra-Choli and Odhni. Ghagra: Most of the Rajasthani women wear the Ghagra which is a long skirt that reaches up to the ankle having a narrow waist which increases in width and flares towards the base. The width and the number of pleats in the Ghaghra are said to symbolise the wealth of a person. ![]() Nowadays, the traditional costume of the Rajasthani women is almost in a state of transition. The women are opting for new fabrics, designs and accessories. Royal Traditional Dress of Rajasthan The royal traditional dress of Rajasthan reflects the regal taste of the aristocratic hierarchy. The rich and luxurious dresses that were created for the royalty were made under the careful attention of special departments that were in charge of royal costume. The Rajput kings always dressed up in their most colourful and formal best. Footwear of Rajasthan The shoes, created from sheep, goat or camel skin are known as ‘Jootis’ or ‘Mojaris’. The shoes, for men and women, are crafted with delicate embroidery upon brocade or velvet, pasted on the exterior surface of the shoe. Accessories of Rajasthan The jewelleries of Rajasthan are uniquely styled and embellished with emeralds, diamonds and other precious stones. Amongst men, earrings, paired with gold chain or a pearl necklace or silver ‘Hansli’, a thick bracelet worn around the neck is common. Earlier they used to wear brass jewellery, but now use silver or white metal ornaments. (Last Updated on : 13-03-2023) |
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Traditional Dress of Rajasthan