Category Archives: Indian men

The 18th Century Hunt

Posted on 23/08/2013 by Anu M

Note that in pic 1 (dated about 1775), the couple appear to be forest dwellers.  In most paintings women wear a short skirt of leaves or peacock feathers to indicate the forest setting. But the jewellery here may indicate a … Continue reading →

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Africans in India

Posted on 23/08/2013 by Anu M

Given proximity, its not very surprising that there has been an African presence in India from very early on.  Pakistan for e.g. has a large number of people of African origin, as does Gujarat (the Siddis). As early as in the … Continue reading →

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Bits n Pieces

Posted on 03/05/2013 by Anu M

William Gedney in Benares. Zohra is 101. Early 19th century attire for young Bengali gentlemen – (X), (X) Ornaments for the hair and arm. Ornaments : 1st century AD to the 19th century.

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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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On Indian Men

Posted on 09/02/2013 by Anu M

  A break from the usual – some random posts on the attire adopted by Indian men.

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