Pagri

The rajasthani turban is what we found in the treasures of culture. The rajasthani pagri is also known as the safa. The tradition of wearing turban exists only in the northern part of India, it is mainly because of the temperature that this tradition came into existence.
But not only this reason, this headgear has a lot of weight in its threads. The weight of pride and respect.

Other states which sports the turban are Bihar, Assam, Maharashtra and the entire Sikh community.

The state which we’ll be covering is Rajasthan; the types and styles of Safas on the land of culture and color.

The cloth of the pagri is dipped into cold water overnight and worn the next day to keep the head cool.
The origin of pagris go back to the 7th Century which defined the rule of Rajputs. It was during this time that the weaving of turbans with the fine threads of cotton and silk started. Though the styles goes way beyond in the history but it never got insipid because of the colors and patterns of cloth.

There is an unending plethora of the styles of these turbans in Rajasthan. There are over 1000 different ways to wear a pagri. The thickness of the pagri differs from region to region depending on the temperature of the area. Also, the color of the safa changes from season to season like in the rainy season people choose to wear turbans of lehariya fabric and during the spring season they often wear the motiya pagri which is pearl pink in color.
The length of the pagri is 82 inches long and 8 inches wide.

Nonetheless, the tradition is loosing its grip and now the wearing of safas has shifted to the occasions like wedding and other festivals. Though the fashion statement that was created by these pagris will never go out of sight, it if written on the golden pages and the pride never goes out of fashion. The safas are now a part of the groom’s attire in every wedding and not just the groom the attendees as well.

Now the only hereditary wearers of the pagris are the locals and mostly the shepherds, you’ll never miss the sight of these colourful headgear on the head of these grassroot people.

The most common safa that you’ll come across is the Royal Pachrangi Safa. The other safas are Royal Chundari Safa, Royal Kesariya, Doriya Safa, Royal Pachrangi Doriya Safa, Royal Kesariya Safa, Royal Kesariya- Red Doriya Safa, Royal Lehariya Doriya Safa, Royal Brown Doriya Safa, Royal Golden Yellow Doriya Safa, Royal Red Ivory Doriya Safa, Yellow Lehariya Gol Safa.

These long cloth of colors are not just a piece of cloth but the protector of head, pride and culture. This men’s accessory is the most lived.