Now and then a post where it is just the blouse without the upper drape.
“Javanese Hindu Princesses” seemed to have been all the go at some point and Mata Hari it appears lost little time in adopting the persona during her dancing days. And no doubt every Javanese princess had a bejewelled strap bodice.
Kanan Devi, in a pretty blue, gold-edged blouse with a nicely coordinated sari. I love the quiet beauty of this picture. OK I really like Kanan Devi. Full stop.
Kanan Devi and KL Saigal in Parichay. Collared blouses, scalloped necks and boxy silhouettes were common in sari blouses in the 1940s.
Sarla Thakral. India’s first woman pilot rocks a sari and looks completely ready for take off. Its an interesting blouse which can be worn say with a skirt. More on Thakral here.
A number of 1920s influences here from the lame like fabric to the sleeveless blouse to the headband. The sitter is Princess Lalitarni (Lalitrani?!) of Burdwan. PS: The copyright bit always causes me concern but I am fairly sure … Continue reading
Not sure who the painter is. But definitely shades of Victoriana in that blouse.
Gauhar Jan has some really fabulous sleeves there. But nothing can beat her own fabulousity. [X]
Vintage Indian Clothing 