Category Archives: Women

Bright Young Things in the 1940s

Posted on 12/05/2013 by Anu M

For upper class fashions of the late 1940s you can go no further than Andaz (1949) in which Nargis, Raj Kapoor, Dilip Kumar and Cuckoo play giddily modern Bright Young Things. The centrepiece of the film is Nargis and the actress looks perfect in … 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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Radha

Posted on 03/05/2013 by Anu M

  When spring came, tender-limbed Radha wandered Like a flowering creeper in the forest wilderness, Seeking Krishna in his many haunts. The god of love increased her ordeal, Tormenting her with fevered thoughts, And her friend sang to heighten the … Continue reading →

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The Nine Yard Sari

Posted on 24/04/2013 by Anu M

I did a couple of posts on the nine yard sari.  Almost impossible to trace a cohesive history with my limited research. But that does not mean one can’t appreciate the style as is! A bit on the nine yard … Continue reading →

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Cup of Wine

Posted on 24/04/2013 by Anu M

  The drinking post. 

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Himalayan Costumes

Posted on 24/04/2013 by Anu M

  More at tumblr.  

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Update

Posted on 17/04/2013 by Anu M

Just an update that there is a change in the name of the tumblr site and you might want to book mark it. http://vintageindianclothing.tumblr.com/ Some of the links in previous posts here would have also changed. New Posts there: Sometimes … Continue reading →

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The Bangles Post

Posted on 10/04/2013 by Anu M

  Soon after, a woman came in, with a large basket full of churees for the arms (bracelets), which were made of rings of glass, ornamented with beads. Every body at the wedding, from the Begam to the youngest slave, … Continue reading →

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The Nautch Post

Posted on 03/04/2013 by Anu M

Ongoing posts on Indian dance, particularly in the 19th/early 20th century. This painting is Edwin Lord Weeks’  Nautch Girls emerging from the Taj Mahal. Weeks’  paintings of India have a number of quotidian details and I particularly like this one.

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The 70s Post

Posted on 28/03/2013 by Anu M

A little bit on the 70s-era of Khatau Terene, Bombay Dyeing Polyester, 70s prints and little matchy blouses made of rubia or 2 by 2 fabric. And a bit on the middle of the road cinema and its fashions in … Continue reading →

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