The nomadic Banjara often used embroidered cloths to protect household things, of which this is an example. Banjara embroidery is asymmetrical, this piece has five unique embroidered sections.
Although typically called a wedding turban, the bukhani is worn over the groom's head during his procession to the bride's home to protect the gold jewelry he is wearing.
Although typically called a wedding turban, the bukhani is worn over the groom's head during his procession to the bride's home to protect the gold jewelry he is wearing.
