Author Archives: Anu M

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A potted history of Indian clothing and fashion.

The Nine Yard Sari

Posted on 24/04/2013 by Anu M

I did a couple of posts on the nine yard sari.  Almost impossible to trace a cohesive history with my limited research. But that does not mean one can’t appreciate the style as is! A bit on the nine yard … Continue reading →

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Cup of Wine

Posted on 24/04/2013 by Anu M

  The drinking post. 

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Himalayan Costumes

Posted on 24/04/2013 by Anu M

  More at tumblr.  

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Update

Posted on 17/04/2013 by Anu M

Just an update that there is a change in the name of the tumblr site and you might want to book mark it. http://vintageindianclothing.tumblr.com/ Some of the links in previous posts here would have also changed. New Posts there: Sometimes … Continue reading →

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Ruth Prawer Jhabvala

Posted on 12/04/2013 by Anu M

Ruth Prawer Jhabvala (d 3 April 2013) is probably better known for her collaboration with Merchant-Ivory on their period dramas.  But early on the trio made a number of movies set in India based on Jhabvala’s books/scripts. A few pics from the 1960s. … Continue reading →

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The Bangles Post

Posted on 10/04/2013 by Anu M

  Soon after, a woman came in, with a large basket full of churees for the arms (bracelets), which were made of rings of glass, ornamented with beads. Every body at the wedding, from the Begam to the youngest slave, … Continue reading →

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The Nautch Post

Posted on 03/04/2013 by Anu M

Ongoing posts on Indian dance, particularly in the 19th/early 20th century. This painting is Edwin Lord Weeks’  Nautch Girls emerging from the Taj Mahal. Weeks’  paintings of India have a number of quotidian details and I particularly like this one.

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Holi

Posted on 28/03/2013 by Anu M

And Holi is past but any day is good enough to enjoy Chughtai’s painting of Radha and Krishna playing Holi.

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The 70s Post

Posted on 28/03/2013 by Anu M

A little bit on the 70s-era of Khatau Terene, Bombay Dyeing Polyester, 70s prints and little matchy blouses made of rubia or 2 by 2 fabric. And a bit on the middle of the road cinema and its fashions in … Continue reading →

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The Royalty Post

Posted on 28/03/2013 by Anu M

“The Maharaja of Indore came to the studio to be photographed, also in Western clothes-sack suit and formal evening dress. He was young, tall and very elegant“  Cartier wearing aesthete, photographed by Man Ray (a particularly fruitful photo session) and Bassano, painted by Bernard Boutet De Monvel  (he … Continue reading →

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