Rajasthan: The Land of Turbans
Rajasthan, located in northwest India, in general can be classified into three regions based on the intensity of its rainfall: Arid, Semi-Arid, and Sub-Humid. Majority of this largest state of India by area falls under the arid zone. During the summer season, it swelters under scorching heat. It is against this bleak landscape of Rajasthan that it evovled as "Rangeelo Rajasthan" or Colourful Rajasthan and its vibrancy and colourfulness are expressed in its festivals, food, artforms, handicrafts, and clothes. Colourful Handicrafts from "Rangeelo Rajasthan" Source: Dr. Richa Singh In this region of India, men wearing turbans in multiple hues are a common sight, especially in the countryside areas. There are different ways of wrapping a Rajasthani turban which typically consists of a long piece of unstitched cloth. Men's headgear varies widely. The saafa , pagdi, potiya , baana , phenta , paag and pecha are some of the well-known styles worn by Rajasthani commu...