All-in-one Guide to Rajputi Dresses for Weddings You Need to See

The Rajputi culture, like any other, is reflected through their clothes, Rajasthani food, colours, fabrics and embroidery. While the central theme in the Rajputi dress is that of royalty, there are tons of fine details that one needs to keep in mind while choosing the perfect wedding attire - be it for the bride, the mother or the friends. Stressed about the details? Don't worry, we've put together a comprehensive guide on the Rajputi dress to make it super easy for you!

Types of Dresses for Brides

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Lehenga Choli

Lehenga choli is one of the most celebratory dresses when it comes to Rajputi weddings. The bottom part of the lehenga resembles a fitted skirt that's made to look gorgeous with intricate embroidery and designs, the top part is a blouse. While the lehenga design is more or less a constant, the bride can definitely experiment with the blouse design - from the neckline to the back silhouette and the sleeves pattern.

Ghagra Choli

While the lehenga choli is the most preferred choice for Rajputi brides, the Ghagra comes with flair and is a more comfortable option. Brides can also wear this on pre-wedding functions to get the ultimate chic yet authentic look. The fabric and the colours on a Ghagra Choli are kept light and easy-breezy to keep up with the mood of this attire.

Rajasthani Saree

If you're set on wearing a saree for your wedding, there are multiple Rajputi options for that too. For brides, the ideal sarees come with a silk base and heavy brocade and exquisite Meenakari work. If you're wearing a traditional Rajputi saree but also want to add a touch of contemporary to your attire, then you can experiment with the blouse design here as well.  

Types of Dresses for Friends of Brides/Grooms

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Rajputi Anarkali

While Anarkali suits have been in vogue for a long time now, the Rajputi Anarkali suits are a striking new concept. They come in vibrant Leheriya, Bandhej and Bandhini Rajasthani prints with 25 Kalis on each side. Friends of brides and grooms can pair this up with traditional Rajputi dress to bring in the royal look to the outfit.

Rajasthani Kurta

If you think that the Anarkali is too heavy for you, friends of brides can also go for the Rajputi Kurtas. While the prints and colours on them remain the same as the Anarkali, you can explore a lot more cuts and designs with the kurta. If you're more comfortable wearing a palazzo over a churidar, then you can go for that too, provided the colours, the prints or the embroidery remains authentic.  

Achkan With Churidar

Men who are attending a Rajputi wedding and want to go ahead with a traditional Rajputi dress can wear a long coat or the Achkan, along with churidars. Pair it up with juttis or Rajputi shoes.  You can also wear a Rajputi Pagdi with a 'Sarpech' to get the complete authentic look.

Types of Dresses for the Bride/Groom's Mother

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Rajasthani Saree

For mothers of grooms or brides, wearing a Rajputi saree is the ideal option. For such sarees too, the base will come in silk along with heavy brocade or Meenakari work on them. If bright colours are out of the comfort zone, then one can definitely go ahead with lighter and more neutral shades. Even with this, it goes without saying that the Rajputi jewellery like the Maangtika, choker and more will also come into play.  

Things to Keep in Mind for  Women Wearing the Rajputi Dress

The Rajputi Jewellery

This consists of the Maangtikka and the Rakhri, the traditional Nath, an authentic Rajputi choker, along with the Bichiya (for brides-to-be and married women) along with ivory bangles and a Bajubandh. To add a touch of royalty, the brides can wear a huge necklace made of precious gems and stones too.

Rajputi Colours

Rajputi colours are the same as Rajsthani colours and come in contrasting shades and bright overtones. For younger women and brides-to-be the ideal colours are red, orange, pink or a bright yellow. Older women can choose to wear lighter shades if they wish to.

The Quintessential Odhni

The Rajputi bridal attire is incomplete without the necessary Odhni. It is a piece of cloth like the Dupatta, that's worn by the bride over her head. It is a very important piece of clothing for every Rajputi bride and is passed on and cherished for generations.

The Authentic Embroidery

Like every culture, the Rajputi culture too has very specific embroidery that makes its attires stand out from the rest. So if you're wearing a Rajputi dress, apart from the traditional Rajputi prints, make sure you also have some Zari and  Sanjhi embroidery on your clothing.

These styles are very detailed and make anyone flaunting them, look stunning!   Whether you're the bride, a friend or the mother, you're now all set to look breathtaking in your Rajputi dress. Make sure you plan in advance to assemble every detail of your attire.

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