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Tie and Die, Bandhej Shawls – Popular Winter Wear from Rajasthan

The term shawl is derived from Persian word shal, which means a clothing worn around a person. It is mainly worn to give a warm feeling, to complement a costume and for symbolic reasons. It is a rectangular or oblong piece of cloth or garment that is worn to cover the head, neck or shoulders. ...

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Dussehra in Rajasthan – Victory of Good Over Evil

It is a unique festival celebrated all over India. It is very important for Hindus. It is also known as Vijaydashmi (Vijay means victory and Dashmi means tenth day) as it  is believed that it was on that day that lord Rama killed the demon king Ravana and rescued to his abducted wife Sita. It ...

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Navaratri – Worship of Nine Forms of Hindu Deity ‘Durga’

Navaratri is a hindu festival of worship and dance. The word Navaratri literally means nine nights in sanskrit. Nava means nine and Ratri means nights. During these nine nights and ten days, nine forms of shakti/devi  female divinity are worshiped. Tradition of Navaratri There are five Navaratris devoted to the worship of shakti out of ...

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Saree – One of The Very Popular Casual Wear of Rajasthani Women in Rural and Urban Areas

Saree word is derived from Prakrit word Sattika as mentioned in earliest  Jain and Buddhist literature. What is Saree? It is a six yard garment found in any women wardrobe. It is esentially a unstitched long piece of fabric which needs to be draped in a particular way to achieve the fully dress effect. A ...

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Pomcha, Lehariya and Chunari – Beautiful Odhanis of Rajasthan

Different Types of Odhani Pomcha The lotus motifs are printed and coloured in this type of odhani. Pomcha odhani which is yellow in colour, is usually worn by pregnant women. This odhani was sent by woman’s parents and she had to perform all the rituals while wearing it. Lehariya Lehariya is worn at the time ...

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Odhani – Symbolic Representation of Rajasthani Women’s Devotion and Culture

Odhani is the symbolic representation of Rajasthan clan culture.  In high class of rural areas, the tradition of wearing odhani is quite ancient. The rural women adapt it as an idol of prestige and self respect. Odhani wearing is a custom and devotion of Rajasthani women towards their husband and culture. Odhani is worn in ...

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Multicolored Base for Rajasthani Women – Wedding Attire of Traditional Females

BASE It is a combination of lengha, kurti/ kanchali and odhani. Lengha is quite similar to ghagra but is usually longer in length and it hangs all the way to the ground. It is a special dress worn by Rajasthani women on special occassions especially weddings. Festive Colors According to psychology, colour has a great ...

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Kanchali – Rajasthan Women Traditional Upper Garment

The modern culture has not only affected customers but have also put them into darkness. The society had been ignorant of various art which were prevalent and formed the very base of past culture. KANCHALI In Sanskrit, the word is known as kechuli. It is the upper most garment which covers the chest portion of ...

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Lehariya Ghagra – Rajasthani Women Festive Wear

Rajasthani women wear ankle length colourful skirts known as ghagra. The folds depict the prosperity of wearer. The skirts are tied around the waist and have flaring width at their base. PATTERNS Ghagra colors and printing is in pattern of Lehariya, mothra and chunari. In chunari, floral motifs and ornamental designs are made by artisans. ...

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Rajasthani Women Traditional Attire – Ghaghra, Kanchali, Blouse and Odhani

The costume and dresses of native Rajasthani people are spectacular combination of cultural lineage and weather proof designing. The garments are loose and flowing clothes and generally cut to cover most of the body. This prevent sunburns from scorching sun rays. The women of rajasthan shows preference for a brightness of costume. The beauty of ...

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