Bagalbandi

Bagalbandi ( Bagalbandhi, Bagal bandi) is a male upper garment; it is a typical shirt that ties on the side. It is similar to a waistcoat in style. It has a wide section in the front that overlaps the other side, similar to a double-breasted coat with strings attached to fasten the garment. Bagalbandi is an ethnic costume of the Indian subcontinent; the garment is more associated with Rajasthan, where the Rajput Royal families' to ordinary people wear it. The materials of the dress changed with the time.[1][2][3][4][5]

The word

Bagalbandi is a combined colloquial word, Bagal suggests 'side of the body' and bandhi or bandi implies to bands or 'to tie.'[6]

Trend

Rajasthani male of rural still wear dhoti, paggar and Bagalbandi.[7] Like most common traditional dresses with minor alterations to many old costumes, Bagalbandi is also a popular style among males and females.[6][8]Bagalbandi is also a clothing style characterized in other parts of India, such as Gujarat and Manipur.[9]

See also

Angarkha

References
  1. Rajasthan [district Gazetteers].: Kota. Printed at Government Central Press. 1962. p. 252.
  2. Dharwar District. Director, Government Print., Publications and Stationery. 1959. pp. 120, 197. Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)
  3. Rajasthan [district Gazetteers].: Bharatpur. Printed at Government Central Press. 1962. p. 115.
  4. Martinelli, Antonio; Michell, George; Nath, Aman (2004-10-14). Princely Rajasthan: Rajput Palaces and Mansions. Harry N. Abrams. p. 91. ISBN 978-0-86565-240-8.
  5. Kumar, Ritu (2006). Costumes and Textiles of Royal India. Antique Collectors' Club. p. 299. ISBN 978-1-85149-509-2.
  6. "Bagalbandi: Clothing Style From Rajasthan". Utsavpedia. 2017-03-13. Retrieved 2021-02-05.
  7. Rajasthan (India) (1982). Rajasthan [district Gazetteers].: Kota. Printed at Government Central Press. p. 60.
  8. "A collection that's inclusive of size, age and gender orientation". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 2021-02-05.
  9. Ahluwalia, B. K. (1984). Social Change in Manipur. Cultural Publishing House. p. 63.
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