Rajasthan Woman

Women in Rajasthan are known for their simplicity, beauty and valour all over the world. Rajasthan woman have been renowned for their grace and beauty. Alauddin Khilji, the Sultan of Delhi, was so smitten by the beauty of the legendary Maharani Padmini Devi of Chittaurgarh that he waged a war -in vain - for her hand. In her heydays, the present day Rajmata of Jaipur, Maharani Gayatri Devi, was considered by vogue to be amongst the Ten Most Beautiful Women in the World. And her charm hasn't diminished one bit till today!


Rajasthan Woman - Costumes and Ornaments
Rajasthani woman show a distinct preference for bright costumes. From the simple village women or tribal to queens, the preferred colours are bright red, dazzling yellow, lively green or brilliant orange, highlighted by a lavish use of sparkling gold and silver zari or gota.

Tribal and nomadic Rajasthan women are known for their love for silver jewellery (although men too sport ear studs and earrings). The ornaments of Rajasthani woman follow age-old designs typical of a particular tribe. In daily use Rajasthan woman wear normal ornaments of neck, hand, nose and ear but on special occasions and social functions. Women wear all the ornaments of different parts of the body to look beautiful and attractive. For its exquisite designs and delicacy of art Rajasthan Jewelry is a rage not only for ladies of India but also for women of foreign countries.


Wedding procession of Rajasthan Woman
Child marriages are quite common and mass marriages take place on auspicious occasions. The brides and grooms are often toddlers, and ride in a wedding procession on horseback or camelback under the watchful gaze of guardians.