Tag Archives: Oudh

The salwar/churidar/kameez post – 3

Posted on 26/01/2014 by Anu M

Unlike the chudidar where the cloth is constricted at the knee and the salwar which is constricted at the ankle, flared trousers were also worn with the kameez. The kameez initially was a tunic with  skirt but later you can … Continue reading →

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The Christmas Post

Posted on 26/12/2013 by Anu M

Miniature paintings of the 18th century and early nineteenth century sometimes contain Christian themes.  Often these were commissioned by Europeans, the palette and figures are reflective of prevalent Indian styles with some modifications. Oudh offers some examples of paintings of The … Continue reading →

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