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тАв Leheria: Tie-dye with diagonal wave stripes. Made in Jaipur, Udaipur. Worn during monsoon/Teej. Mothda (Mothara) = Leheria dyed twice in opposite directions creating a checkered pattern. тАв Bandhej (Bandhani): Dot-tie-dye from Sanskrit 'Bandh'. Practiced in Jodhpur, Bikaner, Jaipur. Natural colors represent community and marital status. тАв Kota Doria: Cotton-silk mix woven on pit looms with a 'Khat' (square check) pattern. GI tagged. тАв Sanganer Print: Block print on white background. Jaipur's most famous export.
| Body Part | Ornament | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Borla (Mang Tikka) | Spherical; Kundan/Meenakari work |
| Nose | Nath | Large ring; smaller version = Nathuni |
| Neck | Chandrahar | Multi-strand long necklace |
| Upper Arm | Baju-Band | Part of Solah Shringar |
| Wrist | Kade / Chuda | Ivory bangles for brides |
| Feet | Payalja / Toda | Anklets |
тАв Dhoti-Kurta in plains; Angrakha (long coat) in Rajput culture. тАв Safa/Pagadi (Turban): Most important distinguisher. Jodhpur - Marwari safa; Mewar - Udaipuri pagadi. тАв Patka: Waistband/sash worn by nobles.
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