Turbans

Headgear of Rajasthan.

The pagri (turban) is an important adornment of the Rajasthani male. Every region has its own distinct style and even within a region there are subtle variations across caste and communal identities.

Jodhpuri style
5D, 70-200L f/2.8 IS

At Jaisalmer fort
5D, 24-105L

Bhopa in Mandore
5D, 70-200L f/2.8 IS

In Khetolai
5D, 70-200L f/2.8 IS

At Mehrangarh fort, Jodhpur
5D, 24-105L

In Jaisalmer
5D, 24-105L

This final image is of Joginder Singh who is not from Rajasthan. He served as my driver throughout my travels in the state. A more wonderful human being would be hard to find.

Joginder Singh-ji at Pushkar
5D, 24-105L

Check out this video for a demonstration in wrapping a Rajasthani turban.