Description
Meticulously adapted from rare sources predominantly portraying figures of royalty and their gods, the drawings depict such traditional outfits as the sari, a long, gracefully draped gown worn by women; full trousers tapering to the ankle, worn by both sexes; and jodphurs, trousers which were westernized into riding breeches. Also shown are Pashmina shawls, turbans, fans made from peacock feathers, and swords, daggers, and other weapons.
A delightful choice of images for coloring book fans and admirers of Indian culture, these correctly rendered illustrations can also be useful to costume designers and fashion historians.