After working on a lot of design ideas, finally, we are here with our “Wapuu Saa”. Wapuu Saa will be our official mascot for WordCamp Udaipur.
Here’s how cool he looks with a Rajasthani Turban and a bold Mustache. 🙂
I would like to share the story behind the making of Wapuu Saa.
Rajasthan is a state of rich culture and heritage. It’s very well known for the unique attire. We wanted the same traditional touch for our Wapuu. So, we started exploring the design ideas.
A Turban, commonly known as Pagari or Paagari is worn by males and the style varies in different parts of the state.
Pagari in desert areas is often loose and large to protect the head from extreme heat. Farmers and shepherds also wear Pagari to protect themselves from heat.
I can say that Pagari is a multi-purpose utility gear. It can be used as a pillow, it can be used to clean up some area where you would like to rest for a while, it can also be used as a rope to fetch water from a well or it can be used to tie some luggage. Use it, the way you like it.
Inspiration for Colors
As I mentioned earlier, Rajasthan is known for its rich culture and heritage. Colors are a part of our lives and every festival in Rajasthan truly describes the importance of colors. We love vibrant colors for dresses, decoration, and art.
Pagari / Turban is usually worn in a single color. But, on special occasions and celebrations, people wear a colorful Pagari.
Mustache
Males in Rajasthan hold a legacy of keeping bold Mustache. A quick Google Search will tell you all about this.
The Name
“Saa” is commonly used to show love and respect to someone and is a part of day-to-day conversations. Hence, we named our Wapuu as Wapuu Saa.
Come, join us at WordCamp Udaipur on January 28, 2017 and say “Khamma Ghani” or “Raam Raam” (Rajasthani style of saying “Hello”) to our Wapuu Saa. 🙂
