Tag Archives: 1890s

Gandhi Jayanti

Posted on 02/10/2013 by Anu M

In the Bombay Presidency, the use of printed textiles was concentrated in the Gujarat districts, where women tended to wear clothing with patterns that covered the whole cloth….Even as late as 1938, more than 1500 artisans, using stamps that they … Continue reading →

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The Artful Pose: Early Studio Photography in Bombay

Posted on 17/11/2012 by Anu M

The Artful Pose A few pictures from The Artful Pose, Early Studio Photography, c 1855-1940.  All the photographs are by Shapoor Bhedwar to the best of my knowledge. There are girls in short tunics worn with sarees (looking like early versions of Hakoba) with … Continue reading →

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The Missionary Post

Posted on 11/11/2012 by Anu M

Christianity has a fairly old history in India. However, the arrival of “Christian soldiers” during the British Raj seems to have given rise to questions of attire for missionary work.  For the most part, most women missionaries appear to have adopted … Continue reading →

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The Fabulous Diva Blouse

Posted on 08/07/2012 by Anu M

Gauhar Jan has some really fabulous sleeves there. But nothing can beat her own fabulousity. [X]

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