rajasthani men's wear

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2. about rajasthani mens wears • In rajasthan wear many different types of dresses in different styles. There are many different type of culture. • Clothing of Rajasthan is really outstanding and lively, showing the spirit of the inhabitants, their religion and culture. This is simply exceptional to see how they wear unique and fabulous dresses. • Both men and women put on colorful and beautifully designed costumes to show the great ambiance of this northwestern state of India. • The turban called Pagri, Pyjamas, Angarkha, Dhoti, Waistband (Patka) and Kamarbandh are integral clothing of men in Rajasthan. rajasthaniwears.com

3. Pagri • Pagri (turban) is an important part of men’s costume in Rajasthan. The way turban is worn comprises a unique significance to Rajasthani men as it is a symbol of the region and caste from where the individual belongs. • Turbans can be found in different colors, shapes and sizes. Additionally, special types of Pagris are designed during big events and festivals. People living in Udaipur are habitual of tiring a flat Pagri over their head, while people of Jaipur prefer an angular Pagri. • Jodhpur men like to wear Safa having curved bands. More than 1000 types of Pagris are worn by men in Rajasthan. A normal Pagari is commonly eight inches wide and eighty two feet long. • Most of the common men in Rajasthan wear only one color of Pagri, whereas richmen wear colorful and designer turbans. rajasthaniwears.com

4. Dhoti or kurta • Dhotis are used for covering the lower part of the men’s body. It is a piece of cloth that needs a little practice to wear it in an appropriate way. • Dhoti is worn as regular dress which commonly has white color. During some special events, men wear Zari border and Silk Dhotis. • The straight-cut kurta is a loose shirt falling either just above or somewhere below the knees of the wearer, and is traditionally worn by men. However, women do also wear the straight-cut kurta or its shorter version, the kurti. • They were traditionally worn with loose-fitting paijama (kurta- paijama), loose-fitting shalwars, semi-tight (loose from the waist to the knees, and tight from the calves to the ankles) churidars, or wrapped-around dhotis; but are now also worn with jeans. Kurtas are worn both as casual everyday wear and as formal dress. rajasthaniwears.com

5. Angarkha • It is a body protector commonly designed by cotton. During festivals in this part of the world, people wear designer Angarkhas. • There are 2 main types of Angarkhas i.e. long Angarkha and Kamari Angarkha. These can be found easily in many markets throughout Rajasthan. rajasthaniwears.com

6. Patka • It is a beautiful garment commonly worn by royal families or higher classes, which is made of cotton. • In medieval times, the clothing was worn all around the waist but now it can be seen less among youngsters. • However Brahmins also use to wear Patka with traditional dupattas. rajasthaniwears.com

7. Rajputi mens wear • Rajput men wear thedhoti(loincloth consisting of a long piece of white cotton wrapped around the waist and then drawn between the legs and tucked into the waist), often with a cotton tunic. • Rajput men may also wear a short jacket, orangarhkha, that fastens on the right side. Rajput men wear turbans that are tied to represent their particular clan. • Rajput women wear either thesari(a length of fabric wrapped around the waist, with one end thrown over the right shoulder) or loose, baggy pants with a tunic. • The lengha(long, flowing skirt) is also associated with the traditional dress of Rajasthan. rajasthaniwears.com

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