Rajasthan Jewellery And Costumes

The Jewellery and costumes of Rajasthan are inspired from the rich cultural tradition of this colorful state. They are very bright and colorful and reflects the lively spirit of the people of Rajasthan. They have become a symbol of their unique identity. The dresses of Rajasthan are made according to the climatic conditions of this state. The Jewellery and costumes of the people of this state establishes their social and economic status.

Man's Attire:
In Rajasthan the traditional men wear includes a head gear called pagri, an upper garment that is called the angarakha which is very colorful and for lower part they wear dhoti or payjama. The style and color of the pagri is always given very special attention. They are the symbol of one's social status. The angarakhas are mostly made of local cloth and are dyed with beautiful colors. In medieval times upper cast people used to wear a kamarband or patka which was generally not worn by the peasants. For special occasions the angarakhas are beautifully decorated with mirrors and are dyed in bright colors. For daily wear they are made of cotton and are very simple.

Women's Attire:
The costumes of the females in Rajasthan is very different from the rests. They are very colorful and are quite long. Most of the women in this state wear long skirts called ghagharas matched with kurtis or blouses. To cover their head they wear chunar or odhani. They are a long piece of a cotton cloth which is used as a veil. The ghagharas worn in Rajasthan are very gorgeous. They are decorated with small mirrors and stones and are worn on every special occasion. They are tailored mainly in the bandhej print which is very famous in Rajasthan and also in other parts. They are mostly up to the knee length so that their foot Jewellery can be seen.

Footwear
In Rajasthan during the day time the sand is very hot. So to protect their feet from the hot sand they wear mojaris or jutees. They are mainly made of camel, goat or sheep skin. Camel skin is used because it is very soft and it protects the feet from the harsh heat. These mojaris are hand embroidered and are very famous among the foreign travelers. These days they are very much in demand and are also exported to many countries.

Jewellery
The people of Rajasthan are very fond of Jewellery and traditional ornaments. The upper class people generally wear gold and diamond ornaments in which precious and semi-precious stones are used like rubies, emeralds, garnets, kundans, lapiz-lazuli etc. Jaipur is the main center where different types of gold and silver Jewellery are made. Even in this city a whole market known as the Johari bazzar has been dedicated to the jewelers.

Women wear beautiful bangles made of glass, lac and coconut shells. They like to wear big gold ear rings and nose pins or nathni. Males wear gold or silver chain and they wear silver hasli in their feet. Rajasthan is very famous for its lac Jewellery. They are made in different shapes and sizes and have very charming patterns on it.

Feel the rich culture of Rajasthan by wearing its traditional dresses and Jewellery when visiting this amazing state.