Saree history vintage india

Posts about 19th century written by Anu M

In the first installment of a new series from the photo editors of T, we gather a group of amazing 19th and 20th-century images that illustrate the cultural tension between India and its occupying power.

Dec 23, 2014 - From Deen Dayal’s studio in the 1890s. Via Saree Dreams

The half-sari (pavadai davani in Tamil) is a "training" sari worn by adolescent girls in South India to ease the transition to the six yard sari worn by adult women. The three part ensemble (skirt,...

Indian society has undergone a lot of changes in its clothing and lifestyle. This was the time when India was ruled by the Britishers.The upper classes i.e basically the Royal families and the pars…

Mumbai is one of the oldest cities in India. Being the capital of Indian state Maharashtra, it is the fifth most populous city in the world. You could easily say that is because of the

Take a trip to the past with these mesmerizing pics.