|
Kolhapuri
Pheta
 Pheta
(Feta) i.e. Turban is a specialty in Kolhapur.
Wearing a turban is high respect. It is a customary
honor to guest who comes from other place is welcomed
by the offering him to wear the traditional turban.
Actually the turban is a long cloth off 3.5 to 6
meters. It is the specific Saffron color is most
choice for Kolhapuri turbans. Except this many other
varieties are also. Some of lined varieties of the
turban are called as Lahiri Feta. In previous period
it was customary. Forefathers from many families where
using turban in their costume. And it was a part of
the Male costume. Wearing turban is an art. Turban is
plane cloth had majored by width 1 metre x 4 metres in
lenth. It is folded in six or seven folds in width
after which an end of one-fourth meter is given as
tail which is known as Shemala. This part of tail
blows on air while riding on vehicle especially to
Wheeler. The style of the heroes is recorded in many
Marathi Cinema. The turban is wrapped on Head with a
special style. Last tend of turban is portion of
Michael. It decorates leading personality so it is
the custom that many family ceremonials are insisted
fit us. Muscular bodied wrestlers wearing a special
and Festival clothes are decorative road streams is a
heritage of City. Except this during festivals as like
Dasara, Diwali & Padwa, use of the turban is a common
trend.
Kolhapuri Saaz (Jewellery)
The
Kolhapuri Saaj is famous ornament worn by Kolhapuri
Women since long. This artistically made jewellery due
to its specific design and pattern looks tremendously
beautiful which adds to the glory to the person
wearing it. The saaj being so famous there are many
Marathi Movie Songs about it. The jewelers at Gujri
Market design and make these ornament
Kolhapuri Chappal
 Kolhapuri
chappals are world famous. Known as “Pie-taan”
in local language specially made from leather which is
processed in local areas, cobbler community
traditionally prepares these chappals. There are three
major varieties of Kolhapuri chappals. First type is
made in Kolhapur. Other types are Kapashi and Dongari.
These chappals are stout, sturdy, day long usable.
These are very popular in rural areas.The chappal is
completely made from processed leather. Buffalo
leather is used for chappals. Some other qualities of
Kolhapuri chappals are also available: but these are
fashionable varieties. Upper part of shoe is made by
attractive processed leather. But lower part i.e sole
is made from rubber sheets. This type of chappal is
given to customers as Kolhapuri chappals is not actual
Kolhapuri chappal. In surrounded area of Kolhapur many
cobblers make chappals. This trade is worldwide and
receives a big fund.
Kolhapuri Misal
 Kolhapuri
Misal is one of the famous dishes of Kolhapur.
Hot and Spicy are the words which describe the dish to
certain extent.This is a delicious dish. It is not a
snack but a medium diet. Anybody who wish to have a
variety of food, will definitely like this dish. For
preparation of the dish confectionery items are
preferentially used. Chivada, Shev, Papadi are the
indigents of dish. A thin curry is covers for all
confectionary items. For making it tasty ginger,
garlic, mint is also used. The dish is accompanied by
a slice of bread. Some chopped onion along with lime
makes it even more mouth-watering. Tasting it with
the bread and enjoying the "Kat" (curry) is a craze in
Kolhapur. In every hotel this dish is available but a
few places in town are renowned.
| PANDRA RASSA | TAMBRA RASSA |
MUTTON |
 Every
Culture has a special food and cuisine attached to it.
In case of Kolhapur its the Non-Veg that makes a mark
as a special cuisine. Kolhapur has a some good
traditional dishes prepared from "Mutton" (goat meat)
which are very tasty and delightful.
"
Pandra Rassa " the white
curry is a liked starter at Kolhapur. A Soup like dish
of water used to boil the "Mutton" along with spices
such as coriander , ginger & garlic etc. This is a
very tasty pre-food item. Apart from taste it has
certain medicinal use as well. This "rassa" is
recommended for cough and throat related ailments.
This is a part of a well-know duo curries. the other
one is termed as "Tambra Rassa"
"Tambra
Rassa" the second starter of the duo. This is a
curry prepared using red chilly powder to make it
appear "Tambra" reddish. Made in almost same ways as
Pandra Rassa this type of curry is more famous within
the rural area of Kolhapur. After these starters comes
the special roasted mutton.
"Roasted
Mutton" is a special variety of non-veg dish
prepared extensively at Kolhapur. The special recipe
of this mutton makes it a unique disk attributed to
Kolhapur. Different varieties of this dishes are
prepared with different spices. One such famous type
is "Ghaati" Mutton. These various dishes along with "Bhakari"
or "Chapaati" constitute the Kolhapuri Taat.
|
