Rajputs are a ethnic group popular in both India and Pakistan, warriors from the past and historically significant. They purport to have come from the Kshatriya varna which was the warrior class in the Hindu colour coded discrimination system.
Rajputs are an important element of Indian history more especially during the middle age when they founded dominion and military against other nations. They are known for their bravery, their courtesy and their commitment to fighting according to an honour code.
In the present world, Rajputs are known as a caste with so much cultural heritage. They have done much in politics, in the military, in arts and have written extensively. They continue to impact the modes of culture in India and Pakistan to the present time.
In terms of dressing, Rajput have strong tradition and royalty embodied in the traditional dress of Rajput clans. Rajput traditional dress most erotically in the “ghagra choli” – a colorful dress that contains a long skirt, a fitted blouse and a draped scarf. The ghagra at times is further decorated with fine embroidery work, mirrors or bandhani work and the choli reveals stunning neckline work and work. This is usually in a different colour from that of the suit and the elegant part is the dupatta.
A traditional dress code also differs depending on formal or informal events for men as well, but that comes next. When it comes to the official occasions, the sherwani is worn. It is a long coat resembling a smoking suit with a high turned-up collar and much ornamental stitching, worn over a churidar pajama and usually accompanied by a turban or safa. The safa, a boldly colored turban is the unique identity and epitome of Rajput manliness. In less formal parties men prefer to dress in a dhoti-kurta or pajama-kurta both being comfy and fashionable at the same time.
This is because the Rajput traditional dress also consider colors and fabrics used to get the desired message across fully. Popular colors include the vivid strident tones such as red, green, blue and gold which represent happiness, money and kingship respectably. Fabrics with high-quality such as silk, brocade, velvet, etc is used due to their soft feel and good fall.
Currently, Rajput traditional dresses have adopted modern dressing codes in their dressing code but without losing the tradition aspect. Designers have also incorporated obtain modern approach with trendy and fusion apparels Silhouettes of contemporary styles have also been incorporated. However, the basic features of ghagra choli and Sherwani have not changed, it means that the culture of the Rajputs is still alive.
Traditional Rajput clothing is one of the examples of the mentioned beautiful and encouraging Rajput culture and history. The convincing colors, the sewing and fastening patterns, and the formal cuts of the ghagra choli and the sherwani pay tribute to the rich and royal time of Rajputs. However, integration of the modern fashion trends to the contemporary fashion statement does not affect the basics of Rajput wear and thus the beauty of this timeless fashion continues to entice and enthral.
