Background: Slate is a foliated metamorphic rock derived from the metamorphism of shale. It is formed by regional metamorphism from tectonic plates colliding with one another creating immense pressure. Its foliation does not coincide with the layering or foliation of the original shale.
Costumes of Rajasthan are exceptionally lively, reflecting the spirit of the people and the culture of the region. The beautifully designed clothes lend cheerfulness to the dull-coloured monotone of the sands and hills.
Traditionally, an Indian woman's ornaments were from her dowry, thus representing her inheritance and family wealth. Golden ornaments are worn against the skin at all times, as it is believed gold purifies anything it touches. Women wear bangles of all different materials to guard themselves and their husbands.hotis. Dhotis are the traditional clothing of men made from a single, non-stitched cloth tied around the waist and legs. Hindu scriptures teach it is appropriate to wear a silk dhoti, called a kaushey, preferably dark red, at time of worship.