Archive for August, 2009

Kumar And Nathdwara Bandis – Closed Sleeveless Jacket For Rajasthani Men

Bandi is a close fitted sleeveless garment (jacket). There are two types of bandi which is commonly used in Rajasthan. One type of bandi is worn by kumhar or potter community as an outer garment which is totally for the comfort purpose. It generally features a round neck in front and the back. Different communities ...

Lagan Mandap – Exhibition on Wedding Services, Designer Jewelery, Clothings at SMS Convention Centre, Jaipur

Lagan Mandap, a mega exhibition showcasing the comprehensive range of wedding related services by professionals is scheduled for 28-30 Aug’09 in SMS Convention Center in Jaipur Rajasthan. This 3 days event offers a single platform catering to all the requirements of the bride, bridegroom & their relatives, wedding panning etc. The exhibition have experts and ...

Atamsukh – Rajasthani Kings And Royal Family Wear

Rajasthan is famous for its colourful culture. It is not only depicted through its festivals and ceremonies but also reflected in clothing style and costume. Atamsukh in sanskrit means “giver of comfort to the soul”. It is similar to jama but quilted. It used to be worn by Rajasthan’s royal family males.  It was mainly ...

Kurta – A Fascinating Collarless Upper Wear For Rajasthani Traditional Men

Welcome to a glorious riot of color, pomp and pageantry to a lifestyle that is a fanfare of festivals and celebrations. To a specimen of architecture that is grand in style and intricate in design, To a fantasy in color and store. Welcome to Rajasthan!! INTRODUCTION Rajasthani traditional customs vary on the basis of climate ...

Dhoti – A Reflection of Rich Heritage and Glorious Culture of Rajasthani Men

“Dhoti”  is the lower garment which is popular in all almost all the states of India. In early history, dhoti used to be a casual daily wear. With passage of time it has become a formal clothing, however males in Rajasthan still wear it on daily basis. GENERAL INTRODUCTION It is a rectangular piece of ...

Angrakha – An Ethnic and Stylish Rajasthani Men Upper Wear

Angrakha is derivation from sanskrit word  ‘Angrakshak’ or body protector meaning something that protects the limbs. It is quite a famous and prevalent men wear in Rajasthan. People wear angarkhas’ made of locally manufactured clothes.  It is mainly a long sleeve, full skirted tunic for men generally open at the chest and tied in front ...

Traditional Rajasthani Male Costumes – Angarakha, Turban, Dhoti and Jooti

Rajasthan a mosaic of landscape and terrain each of singular beauty whether it is dunes of desert or forested hills. The people of Rajasthan are perhaps the most colourful – their history, religion, music and dance, arts and crafts remain vibrantly alive and active. Rajasthan male is quite a peacock. Every inch of splendid frame ...

Rajasthani Clothings – An Introduction To What People From Traditional Rajasthan Wear

Rajasthanis are sturdy classical lot despite their ecological adversities and long feudal history. Nevertheless  no visitor to Rajasthan fail to notice the good physique of average rajasthani male and colourful dress of Rajasthani female. Rajasthani people has to face all the problems related to water, food and fodder scarcity still people have managed to evolve ...

India’s Prominent International Travel & Tourism Fair India Travel Mart (ITM) Started in Jaipur

India has emerged as one of the leading travel and hospitality powers in the world. Travel & Tourism has become one of the most powerful and dynamic sectors of the Indian economy in the past few years. To promote India as Major Tourism destination across world, India Travel Mart (ITM) started today in B.M Birla ...

Mandore Garden in Jodhpur – Beautifully Landscaped Garden and Cluster of Cenotaphs Attracts The Tourists

The city of Jodhpur in Rajasthan, has some beautifully landscaped gardens to attract the tourists. They are a visual treat to the eyes of the tourists, acting as a break from the desert landscape. On your tour to Jodhpur you should visit the various parks in Jodhpur, India. There are quite a few beautiful Jodhpur ...
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