How to wrap a traditional Rajasthani turban
October 16, 2011 • Photography & Travel, Travel Videos
When I was in Chandelao in May of 2011 I met a local villager who was kind enough to demonstrate for me the art of tying a traditional Rajasthani style turban. Watch the video below.
Traditional Rajasthani Turban
What appears to be an endlessly long piece of fabric wraps a countless number of times around the head of a Rajasthani man to form a massive turban. The turban known as Pagadis in the local language denotes a persons’ caste, culture and profession. Each color within a turban has its own significance and importance. A traditional turban is usually 82 feet long and 8 inches in width.
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