The Royal Story - Rajasthani Poshak

The State Rajasthan is one of the most famous and royal State in India. The tradition and culture of this state are beyond imagination, have an incredible culture, heritage, history and ethnic clothing style. The folk culture-historical monuments and royal heritage make it the most visited tourist spot. Coming back to its ethnic clothing is totally graceful and traditional.
Especially the women’s, they have some beautifully exceptional style of wearing clothing. These type of ethnic dresses in Rajasthan is known as Rajasthani Poshak. This ethnic clothing is a special feature and a royal identification mark of Rajputi Women’s. The bridal Poshak is one of its own beautiful kind in the exotic variety of the Rajasthani Poshak. The Rajasthani Poshaks is a beautiful illustration of zari, zardossi, taara work embroidered all over. They have a distinctive stand in the entire culture of the beautiful Rajasthan.

Classification of Rajputi Poshaks

Ghagra – A long skirt that ends at the feet. Cut in short “kalis” to add width and magnificence at the bottom, more the “kalis” more the glory of Ghagra. Tailored with distinct fabrics in the beautiful range of colour, prints and designs.

Kurti and Kanchali – It covers the upper body of women, having two different pieces, the kurti being the first worn over the kanchali which is the second piece. The Kanchali and Kurti require skilled artisans for this laborious art of tailoring this ethnic clothing come out as magical and alluring.

Odhani – A long piece of 2.5-meter transparent cloth, made with mild fabric usually chiffon and georgette, etc weighing lightweight just as like a feather. Odhni gives a complete look, enhances the charm of the Rajasthani Poshak and adds to the beauty of the women adorning it. The style of carrying the odhani is distinctive and vary from community to community.
It covers the whole body with the head and adds dignity and elegance to a women's beauty. An embellished look can be attained by adding patches and embroidery like that of intricate zari, zardossi, tara and kundan work.
While other dresses in India have a different style of adorning the ethnic clothing, these Rajputi Poshak are stitched in the same way but with distinctive beautiful colours and designs.
 There is no fashionable way to wear this Rajasthani Poshak just like how every gorgeous Rajasthani women wears it.  For all you women to stand out of the crowd with elegance, style, beauty and glamour with Rajasthani ethnic look Aachho brings for you an exotic collection to take you back to the royal couture of jaw-dropping beautiful Rajasthani casual and bridal Poshaks only for you at affordable prices to give you the real essence of royalty.

Bandhani Suits - A Rajasthani Legacy

The alluring art form called Bandhani is an astonishing skill. The process includes dying a fabric tied tightly with a thread at many points, thus producing a variety of beautiful and elegant designs. The designs are produced in the formation in which cloth is tied. Accuracy and patience, both are needed for the same. Bandhani has beautiful ethnic wears to offer. Mainly colours used in Bandhani suits are red, yellow, green, blue and black. The most popular ones are white and red which gives an eccentric and beautiful appeal to the pattern. Over the decades, many colours and many designs have evolved in this beautiful vintage traditional art form.
The colours used in Bandhani suits are both natural as well as artificial. Generally, dark colours are used as the pattern compliments better with dark and lively colours in the background. In the early days, dyes were extracted from berries, flowers, roots, and leaves. Rajasthan produces a refined quality of bandhej. Places in Rajasthan like Sikar, Bhilwara, Udaipur, Jaipur Bikaner, Ajmer, and Jamnagar in Gujarat are the popularly known centres producing odhnis(Dupattas), suits, sarees and turbans specialising in Bandhani. Different communities in Rajasthan have for eras practised the tradition of tying turbans with different designs of bandhani on their heads. Each colour used in Bandhani suit conveys a specific meaning in Bandhej. If red is worn, It signifies a newly wedded bride. It is believed that adorning a Bandhani suit can bring a good future to a bride. Also, if yellow is worn it depicts a newly become blessed mother.
Bandhani suits have been sold all over India and the demand has impressively increased over the past few eras.
To give you an ideal look for every occasion and festival we at Aachho bring for you an exotic range of Beautiful Bandhani suits for all you gorgeous women to nail every event with elegance, comfort and fashion.

Rajasthani Kota Doria's - The sensational charm

A traditional fabric-inspired and offered from the land of the desert, Rajasthan, a work of cotton and pure silk known as the ‘Kota Doria’ is a patient and effortlessly dedicated effort that yields magnificent outcomes.
Kota Doria has cotton in the warp and silk in the weft to yield a unique combination that gives the binding strength of cotton and the shine of the silk. Fine textured, light and airy the Kota Doria attires are translucent muslin fabrics, very convenient and easy to wear in hot climates.
Take the cheque weave of a Kota sari the famous pattern since centuries, the delicate and intricate wrought checks locally known as khats are generally of pure cotton with golden Zari threads woven in square patterns being a famous variety.  Distinctive features in borders and a whole array of bright colours and shades like pink, blue, saffron, orange etc. applied to ethnic prints and alluring embroidery work create stunning effects that makes this fabric amazingly sensational.

The Masuria Silks are royal affairs of pure silk, gold and silver threads or Zari. The Kota Doria Pure Silk Weaves worn with beautiful Jaipuri prints, traditional motifs, fancy zari or printed borders, beautiful embroidery work on the palla, making them an exclusively classic must-have.

The charm of the Kota Doria apart from the fineness of the weave lies in the colour use and beautiful combinations.

You could a variety of light and vibrant colours with tested zari borders. There could be deep dark colours on the silk and cotton fabrics with dramatic and alluring broad borders suited for the evening as well as office wear. Then there could be floral and vine motifs all over in gentle colours with eye-catching designs and patterns on the border and palla. Subsequently, we could see alternate stripes of gold and silver on the borders and horizontal stripes across the palla, rich and appealing for ethnic festivals and social gatherings. Then there is the jazzy eye-catching type, where pure silk kota Doria in vibrant colours could have contrast borders and designer pallas to give a totally royal look.

Kota Dorias are well-known for their light hues and lively colours that are like the fresh breeze from the desert. With beautiful motifs and mesmerizing floral block prints and the refined use of zari borders, the Kota cotton usher in a new wave of fashion that is attractive and enthralling and one of a kind.

RAJPUTI POSHAK- BE ONE OF A KIND CLASSY

Rajputi Poshak is a stunning and lively ethnic wear which is a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal cultural heritage; it is believed that the Mughal's stimulated the women of Rajputana to adapt the "Poshak" as their magnificent royal attire. The richness and diversity of Rajasthani culture and heritage are portrayed in this alluring ethnic wear. The dress with a wide variety of colours and beautiful Rajasthani jewellery makes the women wearing it looks amazingly beautiful.

The dress consists of four garments which together sum up as " Poshak ", these are " Kanchali" "Kurti ", "Odhani "and "Ghagra".  Kanchali, is an inner wear with sleeves which covers the upper section fo the body. "Kurti" is a sleevless blous worn over the "kanchali", it covers the upper body from the neck to the waist. "Ghagra" is a pleated skirt like garment worn below the "kurti" which covers the body from the waist till the feet. And last of the lot is the "Odhani" is a long veil which is used to cover the head, face, and body, this adds world known elegance and grace to the "Rajputi Poshak".

Making of "Rajputi Poshak" begins with the selection of the right cloth, choosing the right fabric is the key for a breathtaking attire. Customarily, the dress is fabricated from pure chiffon, satin, crape, and georgette. The "Rajputi Poshak" is one of its own kind due to the intricate and gorgeous work like Gottapatti, Zardosi , Taara work, and Kundan.

Zardosi is used in “Rajputi Poshak” to give it a rich look and feel, Zardosi is the kind of embroidery which involves the use of gold and Rajputi Poshak silver threads to make elaborate patterns and designs on this beautiful ethnic wear.

Gotta Patti Poshak has its origin in Rajasthan and has also been copyrighted by the state of Rajasthan. Back in the days of Kings and Queens the Gotta Patti dresses were decorated and designed by real gold and silver metals, but now, the use of precious metal has been replaced with small pieces of Zari ribbon that are applied on the dresses with “Kinari work” to create sophisticated and elegant designs.  

Kundan Poshak, The Kundan is an extraordinary form of art in this stones are added to highly refined gold and then it is put on the “Rajputi Poshak” which makes the clothing look elegantly alluring.

Rajputi Poshak can transform a piece of cloth into a magnificent piece of artistry, all the hard work that is done behind the scenes is done to keep the history of Rajputana alive to be cherished by the generations to come , so here Aachho brings the royal and exclusive collection of beautiful Rajputi Poshak at affordable prices only for you to be one of a kind classy.

Kota Doria- A beauty to Behold

The stark desert landscape of Rajasthan often gets broken by lively and energetic colors of ethnic fabrics. Rajasthan has given the world an array of unique fabrics and one of them is Kota Doria, a delicate blend of cotton and pure silk. The graceful and intense fabric transforms the desolate desert into a mesmerizing celebration of colors.

All About Kota Doria

The craftsmen use wrap weaving technique to weave the soft, fine cotton and the weft to blend in silk. The outcome is sheer magic, as the resultant fabric enjoys the best of both worlds durability from cotton and charm from silk.

Kota Doria sarees are lightweight and airy, making it an ideal choice for the hot weather conditions in India and around the globe. The spectacular- looking saree usually has an array of designs and patterns but the chequered pattern is one among the most common.

The pure cotton and silk blend are lovingly embellished with golden zari to give it a magnificent appearance. You will be able to find Kota Doria sarees with a choice of beautiful borders, but what is captivating is the vibrant hues that the sarees are available in. Gorgeous shades of pink, orange, saffron and blue complete the look and feel of a royal Kota Doria.

Zari is undoubtedly a must in Kota Doria. It adorns the borders, which are generally broad. The rich-looking zari makes these sarees perfect for all kind of occasions. Another Kota Doria design that is highly sought-after is the gold and silver zari stripes in the border and near the pallu. The richness of the zari threads makes these designs perfect for every celebration.

The lightness of the fabric coupled with unique colors and combinations makes Kota Doria one-of-a-kind ethnic fabric. If you wish to make your Kota Doria saree collection distinctive, own them only at Aachho at affordable prices for all the ladies to slay in style.s

Rajasthani Ethnic Wear - Where Fashion Meets Sophistication

Vibrant, fresh hues straight from the land of sand dunes, camels and beautiful wildlife that's the spirit behind Rajasthani attire, be it Rajasthani ethnic clothing or contemporary.  Authentic colours and lively embroidery that  portrays  the  charm  of its  people  and  warmth  of the  state  have  always  been  an instinctive part of the clothing culture of  Rajasthan.
There is  certainly  no denying the  fact  that the couture of any  culture  portrays  and imbibes the  essence  of its  legacy.  History  has  it  the  land  of  Rajasthan  is  believed  to  be  the  land  of the brave and courageous.  Rajasthani people live like  heroes  of the wartime.  Their  life  is gala or rather it  is  their  viewpoint  to  celebrate  every  second  of their  life.  This beautiful state  is  full  of inspiration couture of  Rajasthan  reflects  the effervescent tradition of the  state.  From the ghagras to the pagri to the classy embroidery over the  jewellery, everything from  Rajasthan  has  a unique flavour.
Rajasthan's  rich  culture is  exhibited  via its majestic forts, beautiful festivals, mouth-watering food,  royal  palaces, Rajasthani  ethnic  wear  and performing arts.  The Rajasthani ethnic clothing is lively and elaborate and is still proudly worn by Rajasthanis. 
The  ethnic  wear  and  dresses  of the native Rajasthanis are a spectacular combination of traditional lineage and weatherproof designing.   

Women’s  Rajasthani  Ethnic Clothing 
The ethnic  Rajasthani  clothing  is  either a  saree  or ghagra choli.  Saree  may  be  either  cotton  or  silk  and are commonly beautifully embroidered.  Coloured stones tinsel and silken threads are  used  to  design  alluring floral patterns and ethnic motifs and enhance the royal look of the  saree.  Beautiful zari work with golden and silver threads and semi-precious gems may  replace  the  showy  coloured stones.  Tie and Dye, Bandhani and block printed textiles  are  also  the common preference  of the  people.
Authentic Rajasthani Ethnic clothing for  women  is  ghagra, a choli(also known as  kurti  or  kanchli)  and  odhni.  The ghagra is a  full-  length, embroidered and pleated skirt, which  comes  in a  wide  variety of  prints,  colours, and  fabrics  such as  silk, georgette,  cotton  and  crepe.  Of all the different prints, the  lehriya, tie n dye,  bandhej, and  Mothra  are  the most commonly worn.  To transmit royal elegance, antique borders and Jaipuri  gotta-patti  work are assimilated to the ghagra.
The choli,  kanchali  or the  kurti  are  the upper wear of the Rajasthani ethnic clothing.  These are vibrant, colourful and beautifully designed and  shaped  as per respective body measurements.  To  give  it an ethnic touch, they are  enriched  with sequins and  beads, alluring mirror-work,  creative  -cutwork  and shells and coral.
The  chunar  or the  odhni  is  a  piece  of  cloth  with a  long  length, approximately 2.5  meters  in  length  and 1.5  meters  in  width, and is  worn  as a  veil.  Made  of patched fabric or  light  printed  it  features  aesthetic and pleasing embroidery, beadwork or other adornments.  There  are  various  ways  of  wearing  it, but the most Rajasthani ethnic  way  is  tucking  one  corner  inside the ghagra,  resting  the  middle  portion on the  chest  and draping the end part over each  shoulder  and above the  head,  covering  it  elegantly.
Fashion  keeps on evolving and never  remains  the same.  But at  times  the changing trend of tradition leads fashion to a  point  where  it  is  considered  to  be  something reserved as classic.  The royal and ethnic clothing of  Rajasthan  has  reached  to a  point  where it is being tagged as sophisticatedly as  vintage  yet fashionable.  To  experience  royalty  with a  blend  of  culture,  sophistication  and glamour, the alluring and exquisite range of Rajasthani Ethnic wear  only  at  Aachho  for you at affordable prices are no  less  than a  dream  come true.  Hurry!!!  Own  it and  just  be  your  own  kind of  Royalty.

Rajputi Poshak- Blend of Culture and Style

When it comes to fashion your outfit is the most integral part to be taken care about. Apart from looking beautiful and glamorous, your outfit says a lot about your personality. Everyone has a unique style and taste in fashion. Women have inherited graceful styling tips and suggestions from their grandmothers to mothers, mothers to daughters and sisters. Fashion has always been and will continue to be an integral part of a woman's beauty.

With a lot of craze and buzz around the globe about western clothing, we are no exception habituating western clothing and looks to our daily lifestyle. But women have not been able to resist the grace, charm, beauty and their love for traditional wear. It is true that we have wholeheartedly accepted western clothing but when it comes to social gatherings, weddings. festivals ethnic wear is the first priority for most of the Indian women. One of the most talked about traditional wear known for its simplicity, fabric, and sophistication yet glamorous is the Traditional Rajputi Poshak.

This beautiful Poshak is the traditional outfit worn by all the gorgeous ladies from Rajasthan, has its own unique identity among Rajput ladies and is known as 'The Rajputi Poshak'.

Now, most of you must be wondering what is so distinctive about the Poshak? Well, we have already witnessed the royal outfit Poshak in many of our historical movies. Rajasthan's historic tv series or Bollywood films are incomplete without the royal and classy looks of the kings and queens wearing these jaw-dropping, captivating yet traditional Rajputi Poshaks.

Rajputi Poshak was worn by Rajput ladies in history and continues to be worn at present, in the same manner, it was worn ages before. This vintage outfit has its special identity and value for Rajputi ladies as a sign of royal culture. The royal Rajputi Poshak is very elegant and easy to manage and sets you apart from the crowd because of its antique beauty and grace.

When you wear this classic outfit it will not only make you feel and look royal but also get you connected to the history of Rajasthan.

' Rajputi Poshak' comes in a set of four pieces including kurti, ghagra, kanchali and odhani. This beautiful attire has an abundant variety in its own. Let's learn how to wear a Rajputi Poshak.

Rajputi attire

Rajputi Poshak-Kanchali

1. Kanchali is an integral innerwear part of the Poshak worn by the rajputi ladies underneath the royal attire.

Rajputi Poshak-Kurti

2. Kurti is worn by the women over the Kanchali, the kurti covers the body from the neckline till the waist. Kurti is generally a sleevless top and kanchali comes up with sleeves. Kurti and kanchali both are worn together by Rajputi women.

Rajputi Poshak - Ghagra

3. The most beautiful part of the poshak is the gahgra, which is worn below the kurti by rajputi women. Rajputi Poshak has a wide range of beautiful ghagras to offer women with intricate gotta-patti,  zari zardozzi, tara and kundan work to look at how the symbol of every graceful woman should look like.

Rajputi Poshak- Odhani

4. The odhani, is a duppatta that adds sparkle to your outfit. There are different types of odhanis such as Pyor odhani and semi pyor and cotton odhanis. Pyor and semi pyor odhanis are worn on with heavy designing over the Poshaks,while cotton odhanis are worn for everyday purpose or go well with light work over the poshak.

Any social gathering in Rajput community such as weddings or festivals like teej, gangour and puja is incomplete without poshak and you will find these Rajputi ladies flaunting their traditional yet gorgeous ‘Rajputi Poshaks’. Best known for its antique and beautiful Poshaks Aachho offers you an extensive range of jaw-dropping zarro, bridal, rajputi poshaks and many more only for you at Aachho for all the women to slay in style and royalty.