Category Archives: 1930s

The Art School Post

Posted on 30/07/2013 by Anu M

Two of early 20th century art/dance schools in India, Santiniketan/Viswa Bharati and Kalakshetra were not just involved with a revival of Indian dance and art traditions but were also responsible for a new kind of aesthetic.  Khadi, so intregal to … Continue reading →

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The Independence Post

Posted on 25/07/2013 by Anu M

One of the most significant influencers of the way we dress in India was the freedom movement, in particular Gandhi’s thoughts on the moral dimension of clothing, the quest for an authentic Indianness and clothing as a unifier of India’s … Continue reading →

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Posted on 20/07/2013 by Anu M

The ancient style of antariya and utariya to the sari in the 1930s. Blouse Styles in the 1940s.

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The Kappi Kultur Post

Posted on 14/06/2013 by Anu M

                 good cup of tea or coffee makes all the difference to the start of a busy day— It drives away that sleepy, lazy feeling and peps up your energy. Make sure by buying … Continue reading →

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The Girls Post

Posted on 04/06/2013 by Anu M

  From this week’s series on costumes for young girls.

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The Music Post

Posted on 26/02/2013 by Anu M

Women and Stringed Instruments: a) Temple Sculpture (anklets!) b) Kalighat Painting (the women always have anklets and pointy shoes) c) Mid 19th century portrait (the attire appears late Mughal) d) Raja Ravi Varma’s woman playing sitar (love the casually discarded footwear detail, the sari is the … Continue reading →

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The Tehran University Post

Posted on 05/02/2013 by Anu M

  I did a couple of posts on tumblr on minorities in India, including the Jews and Armenians. Gauhar Jaan An Armenian Lady Jewish Dress And while doing the Armenian post, I came across this  at the Iranica site, a photograph of the first … Continue reading →

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The Birds Post-2

Posted on 03/01/2013 by Anu M

  Courtesan, possibly late 19th century.  Accessories: A Bird. And Attitude. The ensemble is a loose style of salwar-kameez with what looks like a short kameez/tunic.  Up close she has interesting shoes with bow ties. And anklets. And a substantial … Continue reading →

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Random post to document a decade

Posted on 06/12/2012 by Anu M

Shobhana Samarth, probably taken in the late 30s/early 40s. A few posts don’t have a theme but are merely to provide a snapshot of a decade – I normally tag the decade so its easy to follow the tags.

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Frill, Ruffle and Furbelow in the 1930s

Posted on 04/12/2012 by Anu M

Frills, ruffles, furbelows in the 1930s. It is interesting to see the same feature employed differently in the three stills. The women L to R: Imogen Cunnigham, Devika Rani, Kanan Devi  

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