What type of clothing is worn by women in Kalbelia dance?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Solution: The correct answer is Angrakhi and lehenga.
Explanation:
☛ In the Kalbelia dance of Rajasthan, women dancers wear a traditional costume comprising an Angrakhi (a fitted upper garment/jacket) and a voluminous swirling lehenga (skirt, also called ghagra).
☛ The costume also includes an Odhani (veil) that covers the head.
☛ The attire is predominantly black in color, heavily embroidered with silver ribbons (gotta patti), colorful threads, and tiny mirrors, resembling the skin and movements of a serpent.
Extra Exam-Relevant Facts:
☛ Kalbelia dance is a traditional folk dance performed by the nomadic Kalbelia community (snake charmers) of Rajasthan.
☛ In 2010, Kalbelia folk songs and dances were inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
☛ The main musical instrument used during this dance is the Poongi (been), accompanied by Dufli, Khanjari, and Dholak.
☛ Renowned dancer Gulabo Sapera brought global fame to Kalbelia dance and was awarded the Padma Shri in 2016.
Important One-Liners for Upcoming Exams:
☛ In which year was Kalbelia dance included in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list? → 2010
☛ Which famous folk dancer is known for popularizing Kalbelia dance worldwide? → Gulabo Sapera
☛ Which wind instrument traditionally associated with snake charmers is played during Kalbelia dance? → Poongi (Been)
☛ Which Indian state is the native home of the Kalbelia folk dance? → Rajasthan
☛ What is the primary color of the traditional costume worn in Kalbelia dance? → Black