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.
The always lovely Waheeda rocks a stand-up collar blouse.
A busy blouse on the divine Miss Meena. And the part drape tradition continues to this day 🙂
A simple closed neck style. And just because Nutan is a vision of loveliness.
What the well dressed journo was wearing circa 1958. Check out the piping and back buttons!
Demure and a little saucy. Brief info on Patience Cooper here.
A sweater blouse for a simple Bengal sari. Circa 1930s Pic source
Vintage Indian Clothing 