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Traditional Dresses of Rajasthan Biography
Traditional Dresses: Potia, Dhoti, Banda, Angarakha

Female Attires: Odhani, Choli, Ghaghara

Male Attires: Pagari, Pencha, Sela, Pyjama

The sun-soaked skies and dusty land of Rajasthan is well complimented by its colorful people their magnificent works of art. The colors of Rajasthan are exhibited in the form of stately palaces, majestic forts, sand dunes, Lakes and costumes of Rajasthan.

The brightly colored costumes of Rajasthani people add a dash of life in the barren and colorless landscape that offers a monotonous look to this state. Perhaps it is because of the flat view of the land of Rajasthan, that the people living in this state, prefers bright and bold colors. Wherever you go in Rajasthan, whether it is a tribal belle or a royal family, the preference for bright colored costumes stays unchanged. Costumes of Rajasthani people are mostly based on the colors like dazzling yellow, bright red, brilliant orange, lively green. These vividly colored dresses are adorned with gold and silver thread work.

The dyers residing in Rajasthan and its neighboring state Gujarat are apt in their craftsmanship since the dawn of history. Their unmatched skill is still marked by the colorful and bright costumes worn by the people of Rajasthan. You can study the taste and preferences of the people of Rajasthan by observing their costumes and jewelries closely. This is due to the fact clothes worn by an individual expresses the individual’s personality.
Vivid reds, pinks and greens splash across the desert breaking the monotony of the yellow sands; colored stones and tinsels splash their brilliant hues challenging the flaming sun; silver and brass jewellery tinkle and clink complementing the ancient folk songs drifting across Thar the with the arid scalding winds- welcome to vibrant Rajasthan. The costumes and dresses of the native Rajasthanis are a spectacular combination of cultural lineage and weather proof designing.

The garments are loose and flowing clothes and are generally cut out to cover up most of the body. This prevents sunburns resulting from direct exposure to the harsh rays. The textiles are mainly soft cottons that provide utmost comfort during the summer months. Winters too are extremely cold and woolen shawls, scarves and cloaks are draped by men and women to protect themselves from the merciless temperature falls. Maps Of India takes you through a journey across the various cultures and styles of Rajasthan dresses.
Women’s Dresses:
The women dress in either sarees or ghaghra cholis. Sarees may be either cotton or silk and are generally embroidered. Colored stones, tinsels and silken threads are used to create beautiful floral patterns and traditional motifs and enhance the rich look of the saree. Depending on the economic ampleness of the family the embroidery or zari work may be done with golden and silver threads and semi precious gems may replace the showy colored stones. Tie and Dye, Bandhani and block printed textiles are the common choice.
However in the rural nooks of the state the women are still given to wearing long or short flowing and frilly skirts. Ghagras for daily use and Lehengas for more formal occasions are the norm. These are matched with blouses such as Kanchli or Kunchuki or Choli depending on the blouse length. The skirts are tied tightly around the waist and have a flaring width at their base. The Ghagras are generally short extending up to the calf while the Lehengas are longer and reach up to the ankles. The more formal occasions and prosperous households dictate increased width and more number of folds or pleats in the skirts. These Ghagras and Lehengas are also embroidered and decorated much in the same style as sarees are.