Jimmy Nelson with the Rabari in India with some travel advice

Описание: Rabari have a very rich cultural past and present. They are known for their unique appearance and distinct dress code. The women wear long black headscarves and a shawl called a ludi. Although they generally dress in black, they are famous for their colourful embroidery, known as bharat. As far back as the community’s collective memory stretches, the women have diligently embroidered textiles as an expression of creativity, aesthetics and identity. Their intricate designs are inspired by mythology and their surroundings, with beading, ribbons, trims and mirrors incorporated in their motifs. Women also tattoo their bodies, necks and faces with magical symbols of prosperity and wellbeing, known as trajva. These traditional patterns are passed down from mothers to daughters for generations.
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Did you inherit any ceremonial clothing, jewellery or knowledge on how to make them from your parents? We would love to know, please share in the comments.
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Rabari | Ajabgarth Village, Ranthambore National Park, Aman Bagh, Rajasthan | India, 2012
Image from coffee table book: Before They Pass Away
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