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Category Archives: Indian Textiles
Dyeing a saree with parijat
The parijat or coral jasmine (also known as prajakta, harsingar, shiuli, shefali, xewali etc) is ubiquitous to Indian landscapes and especially in the autumn the flowers are strewn everywhere in the early morning. Sarala Devi’s diary (late 19th/early 20th century) … Continue reading
Posted in dye, Indian Textiles, Indian Women, natural dye, parijat, Personal, Sari, shiuli
Tagged an experiment, dyed saree, dyes from flowers, my saree, natural dyes, parijat, saree dyeing, shiuli, yellow dye
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Sparsh (1980) deconstructed
Just 4 years separate Kadambari and Sparsh but the former is firmly rooted in 70s styles while Sparsh gives a glimpse of the styles of the early 80s with barely a hint of the 70s. So let’s look at what … Continue reading
Posted in 1980s, 2017 posts, Actor, arthouse, Cinema, Costumes in Cinema, fashion, film costumes, Film Costuming, Hairstyles, handlooms, Indian Actors, Indian Aesthetics, Indian Cinema, Indian fashion, Indian Textiles, Indian Women, late 20th century, Men, retro cinema, retro fashion, Salwar Kameez, Sari, Sari Blouse, sari history, Sets, Vintage, vintage cinema, vintage costume, vintage sari, vintage style, winterwear, Working Women
Tagged 1980s, 1980s cinema, 1980s india, bengal cottons, film costumes, Hindi cinema, indian cinema, indian handlooms, indian silks, naseeruddin shah, odisha sarees, Shabana Azmi, south cottons, sparsh, vintage sari
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Goddess
During this month the spirits of the ancestors descend on earth to be propitiated. It is the time to worship the nine Durgas for prosperity in this life and future salvation. The kings and their pandits set out to visit … Continue reading
Posted in 17th century, 18th century, 2017 posts, Art, Costume, costumes in art, Culture, Deccan, Goddess, historical costume, India, Indian Aesthetics, indian art, Indian Costume, indian festivals, Indian Literature, Indian Textiles, Indian Women, Literature, Sari, sari drape, South India
Tagged durga, dusshera, goddess, indian festival, lakshmi, navaratri, Saraswati, tindian art, wall painting
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In the 70s
The relaxed fashion of the 70s. Lungis, Maxis, Prints and more. Worn with a short kurta. Accesorised with a choker, bindi and watch. In the 70s : Kaftans, Halters, Maxis and Pant suits. Via : X, X and X. Rehana … Continue reading
Posted in 1970s, 2017 posts, Indian Aesthetics, Indian Costume, Indian Dress, Indian fashion, indian style, Indian Textiles, Indian Women, late 20th century, retro, retro fashion, Salwar Kameez, Sari, Sari Blouse, Vintage, vintage fashion, vintage sari, vintage style, Women
Tagged 1970s, 1970s india, gharara, halters, hoop earrings, indian style, lungi, maxis, pakistan, pakistan in the 70s, pakistani style, pansuit, plucked eyebrows, retro sari, vintage indian fashion
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Thank you to the person who wrote in regarding the blog and winter clothing in the 18th century. Unfortunately the comment went into oblivion while I was trying to publish it! Re the old imagery unfortunately it is very difficult … Continue reading
The 90s Post
Renuka Shahane’s 90s ethnic-chic (perhaps more properly indie/alt chic?) for Surabhi was an updated version of the handlooms and blouses of the 80s. With a LOT of oxidised silver jewellery and probably one of the best examples of short hair … Continue reading
Posted in 1990s, 20th century, Actor, fashion, Hair, Hairstyles, Indian Aesthetics, Indian Textiles, Indian Women, Jewellery, late 20th century, retro, retro fashion, retro hair, Retro television, Sari, Sari Blouse, sari history, Television
Tagged 1990s, 1990s TV, bob, Doordarshan, ethnic chic, handloom, indie style, oxidised silver, renuka shahane, retro style, sari, sari style, silver jewellery, surabhi
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