Turban: The Crown of Rajasthan!!!

The turbans of Rajasthan are the most colorful and impressive in whole of the India. The use of turbans was basically started by the Rajput community, who reside in the Indian state of Rajasthan. They used to wear distinct turbans and the Hindi pronunciation of turban is Paag, Safa or Pagri. Aapno Store went across local Rajasthan borders and different villages to bring a mesmerizing collection of these colorful Turbans for you. Once you experience the royal culture of Rajasthan, you will be amazed with the variations of colorful turbans.

It is said that the style of the turban changes with every 15 km you travel within the geographical boundaries of Rajasthan. In some parts of the region, the size of turban indicates the position of the person in the society they live.
Relevance Behind Each Colored Turban!!!
Turbans add brilliant splash of color and style to monotonous and barren lands. Each color has its own importance and significance like Ochre is the color of the mendicant, while the saffron is commonly worn at the time of weddings.

In Rajasthan each caste have their own distinguishing colors, by which they are recognized, like shepherds wear red turbans, Bishnois, who are known as the most nomadic shepherd tribes and environmental conservationists, always wear white turbans and the other tribal communities wear printed turbans

Seasonal Turbans!!!

Some turban colors are seasonal to wear like in between February and March, flowers bloom and crops are harvested, it makes the best time for tourists to see the royal Rajasthani men, wearing a falgunia turban having white and red designs. In the month of July, the predominant color is motiya or pearl pink. A green and pink striped or yellow and red striped lahariya turban, where the colors are tie dyed in waves, are worn during the time of monsoon

Different Turbans For Different Festivals!!!
The famous Black Chunari (tie dyed) with the red borders is mainly used at the time of Diwali (festival of lights). The Falgunia Turban, having white and red patterns is worn at the time of Holi (festival of color. The Mothara turban, with tiny round designs is worn at the time of Raksha Bandhan (festival, when brothers pledge to protect sisters). Yellow turban for Basant Panchami (spring festival) and the light pink turban is wore in the month of October, at the time of Sharad Poornima (full moon night). Commonly called a Safa, this beautiful turban is nine meters long and about one meter wide.

Advantages of Turbans!!!

The turban's size and shape is influenced by the climatic conditions of the different regions. Turbans in the hot desert areas are large and loose. Farmers and shepherds, who need constant protection from the elements of nature, wear some of the most voluminous turbans. They also have many practical functions. Exhausted travelers use it as a pillow, a blanket or a towel. Water, if muddy, can be strained through a turban. Unraveled, it can be used as a rope to draw water from a well with a bucket. The Maharajahs of Rajasthan were known for their colorful traditional costumes and grand turbans. The people of Rajasthan down the years would adopt approximately the same style of headgear as the reigning king.