Category Archives: Prints

Everything that Shabana Azmi wore in Kadambari (1976)

Posted on 26/06/2017 by Anu M

With a side helping of her co-stars. Screencaps from the uploaded youtube film. Few actresses carry the 70s/80s look better than Shabana Azmi.  Plus she (and the costume designer) create a consistent look for the entire film, a costume capsule … Continue reading →

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On Colour

Posted on 27/06/2016 by Anu M

The most common colors on the market are the kind you cannot name, the not quite blues, not quite grays and the not quite yellows that are used only for background and referred to as neutral colors, camouflage, “civilized colors,” … Continue reading →

Posted in 1750s, 18th century, 1930s, 1940s, 20th century, 21st century, Actor, colour, Contemporary Style, Costume, Courtesan, Culture, fashion, Fashion Quote, Folk, Indian Aesthetics, Indian Costume, Indian Dress, Indian fashion, Indian Textiles, Indian Women, natural dye, Prints, Sari, Sari Blouse, Vintage | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

The Bengal Sari

Posted on 12/12/2014 by Anu M

The stripes and greens of a Bengal sari. All prints by Lalu Prasad Shaw.

Posted in Art, Bengal, Contemporary, India, Indian Dress, Indian fashion, Indian Women, Prints, Sari, Sari Blouse | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment