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Jaipur People & Culture
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The dull
pink houses of Jaipur come alive by the colorful attires and
interesting turbans worn by its residents. Though, modern
fashion has its hold among the higher societies, Jaipur is
still largely a profitable commercial center and market
place for the nearby rural areas of Rajasthan. Rajasthan
villagers come to the city dressed in their various styles
of 'pagadis' dyed in rich colors that are a marked
distinction among people of different castes and the Rajput
families to which they belong. Women dressed in their
swirling skirts and traditional attires known as 'Ghaghra-Choli';
often wear unique enameled jewelry, adorned with 'Kundan'
and 'Meenakari' work. They wear heavy lac bangles that reach
above their elbows and often have tattoos on their arms and
even chin.
The brown-colored desert people are quite affable and win
the hearts of the tourists with their sweet smiles and warm
and cordial hospitality. The joyous and festive spirits of
the colorful people of the city come alive with the various
fairs and festivals of the city. The echoing sounds of the
folk songs and graceful and skilful movements of the
regional dances struck one with their imposing and lingering
impressions. The museums and the palaces are still guarded
with royal valets clothed in turbans and full livery
preserving the royal etiquettes just like the splendor of
their architecture and grandeur of their regal belongings.
The bazaars of Jaipur have a timeless appeal and one cannot
help but admire the beauty of Rajasthani handlooms,
handicrafts and items made of came leather. The ambling
camels and cheerful people dressed in multihued costumes are
likewise a part of cultural identity of Jaipur. |
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