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The study of the people of Rajasthan is incomplete without the
knowledge of costumes and ornaments. The costumes of the present
have the reflections of the costumes of the past.
Both males and females dress in the customary dresses fully
influenced by climate, economy, status and the profession, they are
engaged. The traditional dresses being Potia, Dhoti, Banda,
Angrakhi, Bugatari, Pachewara, Khol, Dhabla, amongst Hindus; and
Tilak, Burga, Achkan amongst Muslims which fast changing now with
Bushirt, Salwar and Skirts, Saris and Pants accordingly. Turbans the
head dress of Rajasthan is a differential pattern of each
geographical region designed to its terrain and climatic influence.
Clothes express ones personality and tell people which village and
caste they belong.
All over Rajasthan the bandhni, tie-dye sari and turban reign
supreme.
The common dress of the women constitutes (i) Sari or Odhani, (ii)
Kanchli or Kunchuki or Choli (iii) Ghaghra or Ghaghri or Lahanga
Besides, the women of high status and ranks wear dupatta and patka.
The use of chappals or sandals or jutees is also common but
ladies of high families use coloured sandals studded with gold
threads and stars.Thus, it is concluded that the costumes of women
are very colourful and fascinating.
The
use of ornaments dates back to the prehistoric times with the
passage of time new designs and varieties replace the old ones but
still there are ornaments which were used in the past and are still
used in the present. |
Both men and women wear ornaments but with the passage of time, men
are giving up their use.The ornaments of gold and silver are more
prevalent in Rajasthan. There are certain ornaments which are used
by men.
In daily use the ladies wear normal ornaments of neck, hand, nose
and ear but on special occasions and social functions. Women wear
all the ornaments of different parts of the body to look
beautiful and attractive. For its exquisite designs and delicacy
of art Rajasthan Jewelry is a rage not only for ladies of India
but also for women of foreign countries.
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