Rajasthani Village Lady in Deep Thoughts
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 of teej festival. Sometimes five coloured lehariya is worn which looks very colourful and attractive. Five number has a great significance in Indian culture.
Chunari
It usually contains various types of motifs like birds, animals, florals etc. Elephant and peacock are among the popular motifs. Gota is stitched to make it more decorative. Gota pieces are cut and stitched to form small flowers.
In Chanderi, Panther and Banaras zari odhani is worn.
Chaand Shawl
In zari odhani, there are moon motifs in the centre known as Chand shawl.
Nineteen century odhani used to have different formats which were divided into 4 parts, each of different colour and different pattern. In Banaras cotton zari odhani is worn.
Tribal Class Odhanis
Jawar Odhani
The jawar grains are depicted in form of small dots and beautiful stems. The base is white while bootiya in red and black colour.
Tara Odhani
The base is red coloured and edge of odhani is star shaped. Designs were made in white colour.
Lehar Odhani
It is form by small dots and upper area is similar to Jawar odhani.
