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Posted on 16/08/2012 by Anu M

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Mata Hari

Posted on 16/08/2012 by Anu M

“Javanese Hindu Princesses” seemed to have been all the go at some point and Mata Hari it appears lost little time in adopting the persona during her dancing days. And no doubt every Javanese princess had a bejewelled strap bodice.  

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Posted on 14/08/2012 by Anu M

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The Blue Blouse

Posted on 12/08/2012 by Anu M

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.  

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The 1940s Post

Posted on 11/08/2012 by Anu M

Kanan Devi and KL Saigal in Parichay. Collared blouses, scalloped necks and boxy silhouettes were common in sari blouses in the 1940s.  

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The 1930s Actress Post

Posted on 10/08/2012 by Anu M
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Posted on 08/08/2012 by Anu M

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Posted on 05/08/2012 by Anu M

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Posted on 03/08/2012 by Anu M

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The Aviatrix Post

Posted on 30/07/2012 by Anu M

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.  

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