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Miss Kajjan. On chair as helpfully indicated. Also elegant shoes!
I love Miss Kajjan’s dress here from that little cutwork/embroidered blouse to the casual pinning of the saree with those long pins that seem to have been around at the time. The waved hair is so common in the 20s/30s … Continue reading
The sari influenced western attire in the early part of the 20th century to some extent – though there was no separation of the bodice and skirt as in India. Elsa Schiaparelli for e.g. was known for her “sari dresses”. I … Continue reading
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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.
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.
Sexifying the Saree can be done in many ways – the diaphanous, slipping pallu will however always be No. 1.
A sweater blouse for a simple Bengal sari. Circa 1930s Pic source
Vintage Indian Clothing 