Dec 23 2016
Miscelleneous
Dec 19 2016
Da Ding Nike – Real Women!
Dedicated to the women who have been doing it anyway, for centuries. Without appreciation, without support, often, in very difficult conditions. With great co-operation. Definitely without shoes that cost more than what they earn in a month.
By Sunny • Miscelleneous • 0
Jun 11 2016
Stunning visuals from Ujjain Kumbh Mela
There was a Kumbh Mela in Ujjain last month – I really wanted to go but didn’t have a chance. I have never been to a Kumbh Mela before and I hear that it is like a religious Burning man! For the uninitiated, as the story goes, when gods churned the ocean, a pot of elixir came out which granted immortality and there were five drops that spilled and those places host a huge festival each year. It is one of the largest festivals in the world.
I came across this stunning and interesting visual image taken by Rk Rao of Lady with Mudra https://www.flickr.com/photos/93762190@N00/27304925150
This image is more appropriate for Wordless Wednesday, but hey…
By Sunny • Miscelleneous, Wordless Wed • 0
Apr 30 2016
Remember Miss Gauhar Jaan?
Have I posted this view of Gauhar Jaan before? It is a lovely one – very theatrical and nicely coloured – and worth another look! It was sent from Bombay by Alfred to Miss F. Cliffe in Surrey, for Christmas of 1914. The saree was draped in a particularly pretty style; pallu back to front showing off the stripes, and with an unusual blouse. Whenever I run across a photograph of this amazing performer, I feel as though I’ve found a keepsake from a long-departed friend.
By Clio • Miscelleneous, Saree History, Vintage Sarees • 0
Feb 14 2016
Thinking Ahead to a Clean, Simple Spring
I have posted several 1940s – 1950s saree images that were photographed for Life Magazine, but don’t think I’ve written about this one before. It is so pure and clean that I find it tremendously appealing! My life and living space have been anything but that since I moved a few months ago.
The narrow contrast edging on both saree and blouse is elegant and utterly classic, very probably black. The model’s hair style is also beautifully simple, needing no jewellery or other adornments. Pretty darn close to perfection, don’t you think?

By Clio • Miscelleneous, Saree History, Vintage Sarees • 3
Feb 10 2017
431-88 by Shweta Kapur – Metallic Sari
Looks little awkward as a saree but as an urban ware, it is perfect.
Chrome Leotard with Metallic Sari from Collection No 8 from 431-88 by Shweta Kapur,
Check them out at http://www.431-99.com
By Sunny • Miscelleneous • 2