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Tag Archives: mahabharata
The Epic Post
One of the central and much discussed events of the Mahabharata involves the sari – the loss of Draupadi in a game of dice and her disrobing in the royal assembly. Draupadi is in seclusion, her single garment stained with … Continue reading
Posted in Ancient India, Asia, Cinema, Costume, Culture, Epics, Hinduism, History, Indian Dress, Women
Tagged ancient india, Draupadi, draupadi vastraharan, epics, garment, Indonesia, Jatayu, mahabharata, ramayana, Ravana, Sita
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The Theatre Post – Mahabharata
In the evening of the last day of war Deep gloom is spread all around A desolate lane of Kaurava’s palace Only two guards on sentry duty. The stylized costumes of Ebrahim Alkazi’s open air staging of Dharmavir Bharti’s Andha Yug (A Blind … Continue reading
Posted in Ancient India, Epics, Sari Blouse, Theatre
Tagged Andha Yug, Dharamvir Bharti, Ebrahim Alkazi, historical costume, mahabharata, Peter Brook, theatre
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The Mythology Post
Though I have posted a lot on blouse “borrowings” from the West, one thing that differentiates the Indian version is that the midriff is normally exposed. There is a long history to the choli/kanchuki and modern representations of historical attire often … Continue reading
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Tagged Amar Chitra Katha, ancient india, blouse, devayani, mahabharata, saree
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