Rajasthani Clothes for Men and Women That Are Perfect for This Wedding Season!

Rajasthani. The word itself conjures up images of vibrant colours, mirror work, palaces, and Ghaghras! Rajasthani clothes are essentially bright reflections of the Rajasthani culture. One of the oldest groups of people in India, the Rajput clan favours clothes that are both practical for the state’s sweltering summer heat, and gorgeous enough to be worthy of Kings and Queens. Heavy embroidery, stonework, and mirror embellishments feature quite a bit in the average Rajasthani collection in colours like reds, yellows, blacks, and vivid pinks.

If you’re planning on attending a Rajput wedding or one being conducted in a heritage hotel in India’s largest state, then you must add a few traditional Rajasthani clothes to your bridal couture. The following are some of the clothes that you’ve definitely got to have:

1. Angrakha

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Asymmetrical and unique, the Angrakha takes its inspiration from traditional Rajasthani armour. After all, this is the state of one of India’s bravest fighters, so one can certainly expect wartime aesthetics to be a part of the daily fashion. The garment is draped in a way that one side overlaps the other and creates a unique look. Men generally wear this as a substitute to kurtas while women can wear it in the form of an Angrakha Anarkali.

The traditional tie-dye technique was used to create these garments initially, however, these days, with designers across India taking inspiration from heritage fashion, this look has been resurrected in many different forms. You can find Ivory Angrakhas with minimal embroidery, colourful ones with mirror work, and plain ones that only have a few design elements.

Within the context of a wedding, as stated earlier, women can wear this silhouette in the form of an Anarkali by pairing it with churidar pants. A look like this can be worn for any event, depending on the colour and style of the outfit. Men can also wear lighter ones with churidar pants for day time events, such as the Mehfil or Pithi Dastoor during a Rajputi wedding.

2. Jodhpuri Coat Pants

Jodhpuri coat pants are a great outfit that also owes its origins to Rajasthan, as the name suggests. When it comes to Rajasthani clothes, this garment is one of the most popular ones and is worn by men across all walks of life. What makes it unique is the silhouette of the pants. Made like horse riding pants, these are quite loose around the waist and thigh and transform into a churidar-like silhouette at the lower part of the legs. Like we said, coming from a state of fighters, Rajasthani clothes have a lot of that influence and this is where the horse riding pants come in.

Often, the coat top paired with Jodhpuri pants is crafted in the Bandhgala style. However, unlike the Bandhgala, these coats are much shorter and do not extend past the waist. As a result, all the attention, in terms of the garment, goes straight to your pants.

In the wedding context, men can wear such Rajasthani clothes for almost any event at night. Designers like Raghuvendra Rathore and Rohit Bal are known for their collection of Jodhpuri pants and Bandhgalas and offer designs that use a ton of iconic prints and bold colours. So, if you’re looking to stand out during a wedding, be it your own or a friend’s, we believe that wearing this outfit will certainly help you achieve your goal!

3. Ghagra Choli

The Ghagra Choli is Rajasthan’s answer to the popular lehenga choli. A much lighter variant, this outfit is ideal for the summer as it uses lighter fabrics and embroideries than its fussier counterpart. The latest ghagra choli designs all include bright colours that are reminiscent of most Rajasthani clothes.

In general, the styling and design options for such garments are endless. You can get creative with the blouse designs and go with stringed back blouses or corset tops to add a modern touch to the look. You can also pick the crop top look if you want a really modern take on the same. Pairing your Ghagra choli with Jodhpuri necklaces is a great move as the overall aesthetic of both take inspiration from the palaces of Rajasthan.

Within the context of a wedding, these outfits are ideal for day events as they tend to be a bit lighter than other wedding attire. However, if you’re attending a summer wedding, feel free to wear this for a Sangeet because no one wants to spend any event sweating their makeup off!

With so many Rajasthani clothes to choose from, you can definitely ensure that your collection of the same is as vast and varied as the state itself. Whether it’s the casual, happy look you want or the imperial stately look, Rajasthani clothes offer enough variants for you to be able to create all types of aesthetics.

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