Monday, June 10, 2013

Rajasthani sarees

Rajasthani sarees Definition

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The saree that brings into our mind is yards and yards of luxurious material draped in attractive styles to get an admiring comment to the Indian Women. The saree is folded tied and pleated in an attractive and stylish manner that makes the traditional saree an everlasting garments that is worn by the women of different ages. No bridal ceremony is complete without the vibrant silk sarees.
The women’s of Rajasthan dress either in sarees or ghagras cholis. The sarees may be either in cotton or silk and are generally embroidered. To give a prosperous look of the saree coloured stones, silken threads, chumkis and tinsels are used to create beautiful floral patterns and traditional motifs. The embroidery or zari works are done with golden and silver threads according to the economy of the family. The embroidery work in the traditional saree is done with semi precious stones or gems and coloured stones. The Bandni, Tie and die and block printed textiles are the common choice of the people.
In the rural areas the women are still wearing a long and short flowing and frilly skirts. Ghagras are used for daily uses and Lehengas are used for occasions which are matched with blouses or choli. The ghagras and the lehengas are also embroidered and decorated with precious stone and gems as the sarees are.
The odhni is an essential part of the Rajasthani women’s garments which is generally 3 meters to 2 meters a long piece of cloth. It is teamed up with the Ghagra choli or blouse. Odhni is a mark of respect and consistency to ones traditions and the bridal odhni is a piece of exclusive hand embroidered clothes which is precious to every woman as long as she lives. The Muslim women wear burkhas or the traditional odhni as their part of the attire.
The costumes and the dresses of the Rajasthan are a stunning combination of cultural ancestry. The garments are floor length and are covered most of the part of the body which prevents the sun burn. The fabrics are mainly soft cottons that provide the ultimate comfort during the summer time in India. Rajasthani dresses gives the various cultures and styles. Silk or chiffon bandni sarees are found with mirror works or zari or a sequin works. The typical badni or the bandhej sarees are found at Rajasthan and Gujarat. The vibrant colours, the special tie and die designs in various fabrics and the rich embellishment are the material used in bandni sarees.
An outstanding and attractive look is ensured in the bandni sarees. The body of the saree is decorated with beads and kundans in a floral motif. The bandni sarees pallu is decorated with beads, kundans and sequins. The blouse piece which is attached to the pallu of the saree is an unstitched fabric, where the sequins work is done in the sleeves of the blouse and in the back portion.
The bridal silk sarees from the Rajasthan includes detailed embroidery work in vibrant shades and colours. The elaborate zari work in the pallu and borders of the traditional saree set them unique.

Rajasthani sarees

Rajasthani sarees

Rajasthani sarees

Rajasthani sarees

Rajasthani sarees

Rajasthani sarees

Rajasthani sarees

Rajasthani sarees

Rajasthani sarees

Rajasthani sarees

Rajasthani sarees

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