Rabari man

Rabari man wearing his everyday dress which usually includes a white turban, Dhoti (fabric tied into pants) and taylored white jacket and jewellery. The Rabari men often wear heavy ornate earrings and sometimes necklaces. Rabari is a term used for tribal cattle herders. Jewellery is their wealth and they never take it off. The women have very ornate earrings and large silver bangles and plastic upper arm bracelets. These used to be made of ivory. Many of the Rabari woman also have ornate tatoos on their necks, chests and arms. Designs such as peacocks and other religious symbols are usually done during festivals when the tatoo artists come to town.
Gujarat. Rann of Kutch. SW INDIA

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Rabari man wearing his everyday dress which usually includes a white turban, Dhoti (fabric tied into pants) and taylored white jacket and jewellery. The Rabari men often wear heavy ornate earrings and sometimes necklaces. Rabari is a term used for tribal cattle herders. Jewellery is their wealth and they never take it off. The women have very ornate earrings and large silver bangles and plastic upper arm bracelets. These used to be made of ivory. Many of the Rabari woman also have ornate tatoos on their necks, chests and arms. Designs such as peacocks and other religious symbols are usually done during festivals when the tatoo artists come to town.<br />
Gujarat. Rann of Kutch. SW INDIA