Tag Archives: Indian fashion

The Girdle Post

Posted on 16/08/2013 by Anu M

Girdles have been in use in India for a very long time, since possibly the early chalcolithic age. The kanci aka girdle, is often a broad golden belt used to secure the sari to the waist, to which are often … Continue reading →

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Tumblr Posts

Posted on 18/05/2013 by Anu M

  As always the tumblr posts have raced ahead of wordpress: 1. The half-saree aka pavadai-davani of South India. 2. Mekhela-Chador (I love these and they look splendid on my friend, Mosushumi Kandali. 3. Balika Badhu or the Girl Bride. … Continue reading →

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The Partially Draped Sari Post

Posted on 21/06/2012 by Anu M

Sexifying the Saree can be done in many ways – the diaphanous, slipping pallu will however always be No. 1.

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