By Editor Well, it is pretty much a popular opinion in India that Rajasthan is the most culturally rich state in the country. And if you have been to this amazing and stunning state, you must have felt that at some point, but it is the way people dress in Rajasthan that gives away the feel first, don’t you think? But for those wondering what exactly people traditionally wear in Rajasthan, then just keep on reading this post on the Traditional Dress of Rajasthan, both for men and women.
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Traditional Dress of Rajasthani Men
The Pagri or Safa
First things first, the pagri is the highlight of a Rajasthani man’s look, not a single doubt in that. It’s usually around 9 metres long and 1 metre wide, wrapped neatly around the head. Plain and simple! Though there are a few color variations like:
- Red pagri: weddings or celebrations
- White: peace or mourning
- Leheriya: during Teej or Gangaur
- Pancharanga (five colours): Diwali and Holi
Out there in the countryside, what is essentially the same pagri is used as a towel, pillow, or even a rope while working in the fields. That right there is just a practical use of it, and it’s just impressive.
Angrakha
Well, if you go to the literal meaning of it, see, Angrakha means “body protector,” and it is widely worn by men made of cotton on a regular basis. And surely, at weddings or festivals, you can spot more luxurious and embellished ones with embroidery and zari borderings. There are two types, though, like:
- Kamari Angrakha: short
- Long Angrakha: goes till the knees
And yes, no doubt, some rich families traditionally wore customized ones to showcase status, which is a big thing in Rajasthan.
Dhoti or Pyjama
Dhoti is still very much a part of the lifestyle in villages. Though it requires some skill, it remains highly ventilated and comfortable in hot weather, and that’s why it is somewhat of an everyday wear in the villages. Most of the time, young men choose to wear cotton pyjamas that are more convenient. Besides that, dhotis and pyjamas can also be made of silk fabric with golden zari work for some special days or events.
Mojari or Jooti
Well, to finish off the traditional dress, yes, people wear these leather shoes that are made by hand and have curved toes everywhere. Various cities like Jodhpur, Jaipur, and Jaisalmer each have their unique embroidery styles.
Traditional Dress of Rajasthani Women
Ghagra
Ghagra is a traditional dress that consists of a long, flared skirt made of cotton, which is worn daily, and silk on special days and it is pretty much famous all over the state. The main fabrics used are Bandhani, leheriya, and work like mirror and gotta-patti.
A few things to know:
- Married women usually wear red borders.
- Widows avoid red and choose brown, rust, or indigo.
- Wealthier women prefer lighter shades, while brighter colours are linked to outdoor work.
Choli & Kanchli
For those who don’t know yet, well, Choli means a blouse, and kanchli is a sleeveless jacket that is put on top of it. The cotton ones are for everyday wear, and the silk, velvet, zari, and mirror work ones are for the festivals. You know, generally, the younger ones take shorter cholis and the older ones longer ones.
Odhni
Odhni is a veil of 2.5 to 3 metres. This one goes perfectly with the traditional dress where one end is secured in the ghagra and the other is used to cover the head. In the presence of elders, ladies draw it a little over the face.
- Married women wear bright shades with big motifs.
- Widows stick to darker, simpler colours.
It also protects from sun, dust, and sand, so it’s not just a style element, you know?
Jewellery
Jewelry is a major aspect of the style, be it from the top or the bottom. Any array of jhumkas, borla, nath, bajuband, bangles, kundan, meenakari, and lac jewelry, there’s quite a lot of it. Even everyday apparel is full of several pieces, and during marriages, the arms seem to be almost entirely covered with bangles.
Mojari
Women also wear mojari, but theirs usually come with more mirrors, sequins, and detailed embroidery and that is what makes it somewhat stand out.