Turbans worn in Rajasthan are reffered to as pagaris. They vary in style ,color and shape.They indicate a wearer's social class,caste,region and the occasion it being worn for.The rajasthani turbans also has many pratical functions like exhausted travellers use it as pillow,a blanket or a towel.It can be used to strain muddy water.
Do You know a conventional pagari is usually 82 inches long and 8 inches wide.
However turbans of one or more colors may be worn by the elite or during special occasion such as WEDDING or FESTIVALS etc. Rajasthani turbans are prominent tourist attraction. Tourist coming to rajasthan are often encouraged to participate in turban tying competition.
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