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A walk of a lifetime with the lost nomad of India, as they cling their way to the modern world. Considered to be the founder of Indus Valley Civilization, the Rabari Tribe is one of the nomadic tribes of Northwest India, primarily in the states of Rajasthan, Gujarat & Punjab. Rabaris are devout Hindus, one of the most interesting ethnic community who use to follow an interesting lifestyle of being highly nomadic in nature, wandering from one place to another for half a year, chasing seasonal rains for pasturing their cattle, goats or camels. Although most are settled and known for their exquisite artworks renowned for the finest embroidery and bead-work, the only few nomads left can be seen wandering as you travel through Rajasthan & Gujarat. Rabaris can be easily identified by looking at their women folk, who are usually clad with long black head scrapes, distinctive heavy brass earrings which hang low, stretching the earlobes. They tattoo magical symbols on their necks, breasts and arms. Follow us | Like us | Message us | Tweet us | Drop us an email. @serenejourneys is your ultimate boutique travel curator to India & Southeast Asia. Trust the local, hands-on, independent operator for your travel. In return you will BE showered with loads of love and personalized attention, contented in the knowledge that we will make sure you explore the very best. #serenejourneys #rabaritribe #travelindia #culture (at Narlai, Rajasthan, India) https://www.instagram.com/serenejourneys/p/Bup-tnmFpOS/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=7zl1dunn77mn

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RABARI TRIBE:

For almost 1,000 years, the Rabari have lived in the deserts and plains, of what is today western India. It is believed that this indigenous group, with strong Persian features, migrated from the Iranian plateau more than a millennium ago. The majority of the Rabari people today live in Gujarat and Rajasthan.

They have wonderful stories about their origin, ranging from a connection with Shiva to Rajputs going outside their territories. “Rabari” or “Rahabari” means one who lives outside or “goes out of the path’. 

Within the Rabari culture, the women manage the hamlets and all money matters while the men are on the move with the herds. The Rabari women also dedicate long hours to embroidery, a vital and evolving expression of their crafted textile tradition. The livestock, consisting of wool, milk and leather, is their main source of income.

The Rabaris are known for their distinctive art, particularly the mirrored and whitewashed mud sculpture-work that adorns their homes and villages. Rabari women are responsible for this artwork and also traditionally spin the wool from their sheep and give it to local weavers to make their woollen skirts, veils, blankets and turbans.  However the women are most renowned for their detailed embroidery and beadwork.  Rabari women embroider clothing, bags, household decorations and animal trappings in patterns that subtly highlight significant events, rites and values in their lives, as well as historical events important to the entire tribe, which helps to perpetuate Rabari knowledge of their heritage. While unmarried women embroider blouses, skirts, veils, wall hangings, pillows, purses and dowry sacks as contributions to their own dowries, married women embroider children’s clothing, animal trappings, household items and cradle cloths as well.

Traditionally the Rabari followed a highly nomadic way of life, living in tents or under the open skies and raising cattle, camels and goats.  As India has changed, so has general tolerance to nomadic groups, who relied in the past on ancestral grazing rights and ancient right-of-ways.  Today only a very small percentage of Rabari are truly nomadic, with the majority to be found settled on the outskirts of cities, towns and villages in semi-nomadic lifestyles, following the seasonal rains for periods of time, then returning to their villages.

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