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In olden days, the profession of the people decided their
caste. This system has now been broken. Today, individuals have the freedom
to opt for any profession irrespective of caste. The profession based caste
system has now been transformed into birth-based caste system. People of
various castes and sub-castes reside in Rajasthan. The Rajasthanis are
sturdy, cheerful and simple folks relatively untouched by the fast pace of
modern times making Rajasthan one of the safest destinations anywhere in the
world.
Colourful and Ornamental
It is also one of the most colourful. To offset the barren, colourless
landscape and the monotony of its cloudless sky, the people of Rajasthan
show a distinct preference for bright costumes. From the simple village folk
or tribal to the Rajas and Ranis, the preferred colours are bright red,
dazzling yellow, lively green or brilliant orange, highlighted by a lavish
use of sparkling gold and Silver Zari or Gota.
Tribal and nomadic women are known for their love for silver jewellery
(although men too sport ear studs and earrings). The ornaments follow
age-old designs typical of a particular tribe. In daily use the ladies wear
normal ornaments of neck, hand, nose and ear but on special occasions and
social functions. Women wear all the ornaments of different parts of the
body to look beautiful and attractive. For its exquisite designs and
delicacy of art Rajasthan Jewelry is a rage not only for ladies of India but
also for women of foreign countries. |
