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Rabari - Cultures Around the World

A consulting engineer working near Atlanta, GA, Carl Byington is an accomplished business executive who serves as Owner and President of Ellijay, GA-based PHM Design, LLC. He leads the firm’s consultancy, training, and mentoring services with a concentration on condition-based maintenance (CBM), as well as prognostics and health management (PHM) technical areas. While not at work, Carl Byington loves to travel and explore and enjoys learning about foreign cultures.

The ability to learn about and experience different cultures is one of the most interesting aspects of travel. With 195 nations and hundreds of civilizations to choose from, the possibilities for developing an interest in culture are endless. Some cultures, such as Rabari, are mysterious, which is perhaps why some people find them interesting.

Also known as the Desai or Rewari, the Rabari are one tribe that capture the unique magic of India. While the exact origin of the Rabari people is unknown, it is believed that they migrated to India from Iran via Afghanistan through Baluchistan around a thousand year ago. The majority of Rabari, which include 133 recognized sub casts, follow the Hindu faith.

Their tattoos, exquisite needlework, and brass jewelry are famous. Women of the tribe have decorated their bodies with mystical symbols that are both ornamental and sacred for hundreds of years. White is a popular choice for the males, who typically accessorize with extravagant jewelry and turbans.
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