Archive for September 10, 2009
PAGRI, PAAG AND SAAFA - Different Class and Community Headgear
A Little Boy Wearing a Heavy Pargi
To prevent and protect from the shortfalls of seasons the use of wearing Topis, Safas, Paag and Pagri started. In later years it became a social custom to cover head with some cloth in any form. Certain examples clearly depicted this trend which can be seen in countries like America, Rome and Egypt.
HISTORY
Epic period showed the tradition of wearing Pagri. In Rajathan it is known by the name of PAGRI, PAAG, SAAFA, PECHU and POTIA while in gujarat it is called as PHOLIA.
Pagri, Safa and Paag are still prevalent in different pattern in different area of Rajasthan. They are different according to various class and community.
RAJPUTS
In different areas of Rajasthan, Rajput pagri is different from other class. On different occasions they wear lehariya, mothda and various other types. The curves and turns are entirely distinguishable from other class. It shows their real pride and honor. It hangs down the shoulder.
Rich Landlord Wearing a Costly Turban
BISHNOI
They wear white saafa and white clothes. The dry climate of Rajasthan made their clothes light coloured.
BRAHMIN
In Hindu culture they are treated as pious. They wore pink colored safa or pagri.
GAWARIA
These are local tribal class which are nomadic by nature. They wear satin or violet pagri which was 30 foot long in length which has space to place comb, mirror etc.
BATT
They are known as Baldia Batt. Although they wear light coloured pagri but at time of fights they wear special kind which has knots all over it.In the centre of pagri there is a bronze metal piece to prevent from any injury.
Old Man Wearing a Turban with Pride
JOGI
They wear saffron colored saafa as they are saint class and other ones wear multicoloured cheap priced safa.
RABERI
This class keep moving for collecting food and fodder for their livestock. They mostly wear red coloured saafa which was made of cotton coloured. Its too long that it seem it covered the full body.
KALKI
Their pagri is passed from generation to generation. They mostly wear white pagri.
KUMAR
Potter class earn their living by making utensils of sand. This class wear red colored pagri and on marriage ceremonies white band is also put on red pagri so that bridegroom can be easily noticeable.
