Rajasthani Bride Look That We Need To Appreciate!
As we all know that Rajasthan’s rich culture is exhibited via its majestic forts, royal palaces, vibrant festivals, delicious food, performing arts, and even traditional costumes. The traditional outfit is colourful and elaborate, and is still proudly worn by Rajasthanis. And especially Rajasthani brides who never take a step back to worn their traditional attire on the wedding day as their whole Rajputani look is so attractive that people always admire and respect that. And Who do not love the regal look of a Rajasthani bride?? Probably no one .A Rajasthani woman on her wedding day looks nothing less than a queen with myriad elements giving her a balanced and harmonious look. From her gorgeous and colorful embroidered dress, the exquisite pieces of jewellery that she wears, the royal hairstyle she flaunts, the intricately designed mehendi work on her hands and legs to the regal makeup, a Rajasthani bride looks iconic. Let’s take a look at what goes into making these gorgeous brides.
kanchli
Rajasthani women are also well likes for her dressing style in the way that its fully respectable as they do not try to show their body parts.that’s the reason they wear quiet long kurti on lehenga instead of short blouse.its know as kanchli, choli or kurti which are the upper-body wear. These are colorful and intricately designed and shaped as per the specific body measurements. For an ethnic touch, they are embellished with mirror-work, beads and sequins, coral and shells, and creative-cut work.
Veil
Ghoonghat is highly connected to Rajasthan’s tradition.as normally, women used to do that but on special day like wedding or any other occasions it is compulsory to do so. And for that they use odhni, or chunar, which is a long piece of cloth, approximately 2.5 meters in length and 1.5 meters in width, and is worn as a veil. Made of light printed or patched fabric, it features beautiful embroidery, bead work or other embellishments. There are different ways of wearing it, but the most traditional way is tucking one corner inside the ghagra, resting the middle portion on the chest and draping the end part over each shoulder and above the head, covering it gracefully.
Lehenga
Most of the Bride focus on is the lehenga in matter of whole bridal look. Because that’s what makes them special from others on their day .as bridal Ghagra has gorgeous embroidery, is full-length, and pleated. Usually made of silk, cotton, crepe, or georgette, it is available in a variety of bright colours and intricate patterns. The most predominant style of printing techniques is the Bandhej , Laharia, Tie-and-Dye, Mothra, and Chundri. The ghagra often has flourishing borders and Gota-Patti work which impart a regal elegance to the garment.
Borla
Rajasthani bride wear a lot of ornaments , each of them are different and show a special importance , as bridal lehenga is fully embroider , bridal jewellery give one more compliment to that . bride shine with whole new golden look lets starts from Borla A Completely unique to the Rajasthani bride, the ‘borla’ is a ‘maang tikka’ with a bell-shaped locket instead of the usual flat one.
Earring
We find many varieties of jumka from all over India, however Kundan butties is way more precise and perfect for bridal outfit. As the name suggests, are earrings studded with Kundan, an uncut gemstone style that is most popular in the state of Rajasthan.
Necklace
In the trend of creating royal look on wedding how can we forget Rajputi style necklace. A choker necklace that boasts of a gem-studded broad rectangular locket and a beaded necklace, the ‘aad’ is unique to Rajasthani culture, and has recently captured the imagination of contemporary brides from different cultures. Another choker necklace to grace the Rajasthani bride’s jewellery box, the ‘timaniya’ is a dainty creation and features uncut diamonds. A waist-long necklace and probably one of the most ornate necklaces that a bride had to wear, the ‘raani haar’ is a heavy necklace and a must-have for a Rajput bride. Worn by brides as well as other women during festive occasions, the hasli is a small yet thick gold necklace that sports intricate patterns and rests at the base of the neck.
Nose ring
Generally, wearing nose rings is seen as a symbol of being married in many cultures across India. A statement nose ring that is usually adorned with floral motifs, kundan or pearl drops, the nathani is favoured by several brides across the Indian subcontinent, including Rajasthani brides.
Bangles
A pair of heavy gold bangles that adorn the bride’s wrists, the bangadi is usually a treasured heirloom that boasts of intricate patterns. Made out of lac, these bridal red bangles are worn by brides across India, and are usually paired with other bangles and bracelets studded with diamonds and precious stones. Accompanying the heavy bangles, the ‘gokharu’ is a heavier bangle that is much wider than the bangadi and is crafted out of gold. A mix of the ‘gokharu’ and the ‘bangadi,’ this heavy bracelet style bangle boasts of colorful enamel or gemstones on its surface and is closed with a clasp. A pearl studded bangle that resembles jasmine flowers that are commonly worn in the hair, the ‘gajara’ bangle, as the name suggests, is white in color due to the pearls attached to its surface and is formed like a ‘gokharu.’
Mathapatti & sheeshpatti
Bride with whole queen look, also wear mathapatti which a rajasthani bride consider as her crown. A luxurious hair accessory crafted out of multiple borlas, the ‘mathapatti’ sits snugly on the bride’s crown bordering the hairline. Similar to the ‘mathapatti,’ the ‘sheeshpatti’ is worn further down the head like a headband and is usually crafted out of gold or silver.
Hath phool
An accessory that is popular among brides all over India, the Rajasthani ‘hath phool’ is a wrist-let with rings that slip onto the fingers and features a distinctly Mughal design.
Anklet
the Rajasthani bride’s anklets are Crafted out of silver, generally hidden under her heavy skirt, but tinkle with every step she takes. Along with that A pair of silver toe rings that are studded with colorful gems, the bichiya is worn by the bride on both her middle toes and signifies her married status.
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