• Women Praharis' uniforms for BSF Camel Squad brand incorporate clothing and cultural elements from Rajasthan's history
In 2023, the famous BSF camel contingent, which has been a part of the Republic Day celebrations since 1976, will witness the first female contingent of BSF in royal attire riding a camel along with their male counterparts.
Designed by renowned designer Raghavendra Rathore, the uniform for women Praharis represents India's many treasured craft forms, crafted in different parts of the country, and assembled in-house at the Raghavendra Rathore Jodhpur studio.
Sartorial and cultural elements from the history of Rajasthan have been incorporated in the design of the uniform of women Praharis for the BSF Camel Contingent brand.
The functionality, privilege and honor of wearing one of the national forces uniform is reflected while designing the attire for BSF women, which resonates with the iconic RRJ Jodhpuri Bandhgala that is an epitome of stately, classic and elegance. The textured fabric with hand crafted Zardozi work for various trims from Banaras is made in the 400 year old Danka technique.
The uniform is styled with an attractive pagh – a turban, inspired by the heritage pagh of the Mewar region of Rajasthan.
The Pagh is an essential element of the cultural attire of the people of Rajasthan, and in Mewar what is worn and tied is a symbol of one's prestige and honour.
