2024, VOL. 10 ISSUE 1, PART B
Abstract:India is a diverse country with abundant culture and traditional at its core. The tradition in the country is visible in many forms: Art, costume and ornaments (fashion).With different regions of the country, the sense of clothing and culture change at its best. Particularly, in Rajasthan, Bishnoi people have a specific tradition for their clothing.
Objective: To study the costume of people belonging to different areas (Urban and Rural) of Bishnoi Community.
Methodology: The study was conducted in the Jodhpur including urban and rural areas. For this study, the researcher employed descriptive research. A total of 300 subjects were selected purposively of which 150 (75 female and 75 male) from Jodhpur and rest 150 (75 female and 75 male) from other villages.
Findings: The findings show that in present time costumes are not only the basic demands of human beings but also the expression of the social status by means of decoration. Women clothing shows a significant change in both urban and rural areas. Both men and women have different patterns and specific colors for different occasions. Their designs resemble the natural surroundings and cultural context on traditional textiles. Every colour and customs has its own significance in their culture.
Conclusion: Overall, in conclusion women of urban and rural areas of Bishnoi community much like the region it self, are swathed in colour and tradition. Dresses among urban women are modified but still has that traditional touch in it. Men dresses are almost similar in both urban and rural areas but on regular basis men usually wear shirt and pants in urban areas.