Tag Archives: Indian Women

The South India Post

Posted on 31/05/2013 by Anu M

1.  A Maratha brahmin girl from Tanjore (Tamil Nadu) holding a marigold garland 2. A Tamil girl wearing jasmine flowers in her hair and a silk sari for a temple visit 3. A Muslim lady with a headdress of jasmine blossom and … Continue reading →

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The Dress Reform in Bengal Post

Posted on 29/05/2013 by Anu M

On top of that, the kind of fine [clothing] material they wear is not fit to go out in society, and when the material becomes wet and clings to the body, then there is no difference between being naked and … Continue reading →

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The Women in Love Post

Posted on 29/05/2013 by Anu M

Lesbianism in 18th century art. And an extract from Ismat Chughtai’s Tedhi Lakir.

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The Chinese Brushwork Post

Posted on 20/05/2013 by Anu M

From Ye Qianyu‘s Indian Dancing Gestures – painted in the 1979s (X, X, X)   Zhang Daqian‘s Indian Actress (1950).

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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 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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Ruth Prawer Jhabvala

Posted on 12/04/2013 by Anu M

Ruth Prawer Jhabvala (d 3 April 2013) is probably better known for her collaboration with Merchant-Ivory on their period dramas.  But early on the trio made a number of movies set in India based on Jhabvala’s books/scripts. A few pics from the 1960s. … 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 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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The Tilaka Post

Posted on 28/03/2013 by Anu M

On the tilaka/bindi/the red dot. I wish I had proper referencing for this but it is a bit difficult since there are stray lines here and there in texts which discuss costume on the whole or the odd artwork and nothing substantive. … Continue reading →

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