Pagri is a cloth piece which is coiled round the head. The color of pagri generally denotes the mood and ambiance. Bright colored pagri denotes festive ceremonies while dark coloured like maroon, khaki represent gloomy time. In Nagaur, yellow colored pagri was popular.
TYPES OF PAAG, PAGRI AND SAFA
Umrao Paag of Udaipur, Royal Saafa of Jaipur, Royal Jaswant Pech of Jodhpur, Samodh, Calcutti, Toki, Dholpuri, Jalori and Malani are the various forms and names of them which binds the Rajasthani culture.
If the corner end part of cloth of saafa is coloured, then it is known as Chhla. If made of zari then it is called as Pecha. Kantop is name given to iron piece pagri.
Chanderi, Lehariya, Mothda, Pachranga and Satranga are the various types of pagri available in various colours in Rajasthan.
Nagauri Paag is quite famous as it was exported to other countries. In royal families of Jaipur, the popular Paag were – Paag lafdar and Shahigarh paag which still hold place in royal attire.
Turban (Pagri) - Traditional Head Wear of Rajasthani Males
Safa - Wedding Head Wear for Indian People
Difference Between Pagri & Saafa
The method of tying safa and pagri is entirely different. Safa is 10 yards long and 1.25 yard broad while Pagri is 20 yards long and 7 inch broad cloth.
Significance of Pagri – Tradition of Rasam Pagri
Rasam pagri take place when a man passes away and his oldest son takes over the family responsibility by tying pagri in front of large gathering of people. Jaipur Pagri shows an article of faith that represents honor, self respect, courage and spirituality.
In Jodhpur, bridegroom wear saafa on occasion of marriage which is 27 feet long and 41 inch broad. The safa which was worn by warroirs are known as Amarshahi safa.
Present Scenario
It has become a custom to honor any guest leader or an artist with pagri or safa. Nowdays safa and pagris of shiffon, voil, satin, cotton and ojaria are available in market.
