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Essentials in a Bhangra Uniform (Vardiyan) for Guys?
« on: February 28, 2011, 08:32:13 PM »
What is in a traditional bhangra uniform (vardiyan) for guys?


Here's what I want a break down of...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/42109983@N04/5217458234/#in/photostream/


Also, I'm curious about the puff balls hanging off their arms and the band of cloth across their waist. What are they called and where can I get them at a low price?
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Essentials in a Bhangra Uniform (Vardiyan) for Guys?
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Re: Essentials in a Bhangra Uniform (Vardiyan) for Guys?
« Reply #1 on: February 28, 2011, 08:42:04 PM »
A please would be great since you seem to need so much help

top to bottom:
  • Pagh is the turban. Usually 5 to 5.5 meters. Try to get 'full voil' fabric if you can
  • The pagh will need a pati, that's the fabric used to wrap around the pagh. It's decorative but most teams also use it to help keep the pagh tight on the head
  • The necklaces are called kainthe and taveets (sp?).
  • the shirt is called a kurta
  • vest is a vest
  • the 'puff balls' are called phuman. I would avoid them unless you have experienced dancers (but I'm guessing not). They are notoriously finicky, often coming of or getting tangled.
  • I'm not sure of the name for the belt, I just called it a cummerbund haha
  • the bottom is called a chadra. I'm not sure of measurements usually for it.
that should be it for guys. Some teams have earrings as well. What you should get depends on your goals. Simple performances don't need all of the items

Someone else can explain where to get stuff (harkiran, bhangra avenue/lally, etc etc)
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Re: Essentials in a Bhangra Uniform (Vardiyan) for Guys?
« Reply #2 on: February 28, 2011, 08:47:20 PM »
Thank you so much for clearing that up! I've been doing bhangra for some time with just a simple uniform and it seemed like I needed to add the extra flare to it. (Oh, and I'll promise to come off with a more sincere question asking ;)


By the way, where can I find Harkiran? Do I just PM him/her or is there a website?
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Re: Essentials in a Bhangra Uniform (Vardiyan) for Guys?
« Reply #3 on: February 28, 2011, 08:50:29 PM »
Also, I noticed your from CMU bhangra. Do you know by any chance if the gold/red vardiyan is still available for rental?


http://www.cmubhangra.com/outfits.php
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