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History of Riding Jodhpurs

The name of Jodhpur comes from Marwar, the capital of the erstwhile princely state of Jodhpur. Located in the modern state of Rajasthan in western India, the city of Jodhpur was founded in 1495 by Rao Jodha, who belonged to the Rathore dynasty of Rajputs. The Rajputs belonged to the warrior class in India and took great pride in their cavalry skills. This pride was evident in the peaceful times of his mastery in the sport of polo, which also has Indian origin.

Military style Jodhpurs

Military style Jodhpurs


In the late 1800s Sir Pratap Singh, the Maharaja of Idar and Jodhpur, was dissatisfied with the style of wearing them while playing polo. So they produced a garment suited to the needs of the game. He maintained the original style, a tight fit from the calf to the ankle, but he enhanced the baggy aspect by carving the garment with the thigh and hips. This gave riders a lot of freedom while riding. Keep in mind that this was before the invention of the stretch fabric. 

 Vintage Style Women Breeches

Vintage Style Women Breeches

 In addition, they reinforced the fabric with inner calves and knees to protect them from rubbing and wearing while riding. The first pair was made in Jodhpur in the year 1890 and was made of thick cotton fabric. He was quickly adopted by other polo teams in India.


When Queen Victoria of India celebrated her Diamond Jubilee in 1897, many of the princely rulers in India traveled to England to attend the ceremony. Sir Pratap Singh, as regent of Jodhpur, was one of those who came to England and brought with him the Jodhpur Polo Team. Apart from winning most of the matches, the team was also a sensation with their new riding attire. The British were quick to point out the advantages of the new design and also adopted their Queen Elizabeth II, shown in this delightful portrait on their thirteenth birthday.

Jodhpuri Style Baggy Breeches

Jodhpuri Style Baggy Breeches
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