Volume : V, Issue : II, February - 2016

Conventional Regal Costumes: A Modern Approach

Ms. Garvita Sharma, Prof Dr. Anjali Karolia

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<p> Tales of queen their beauty and their meticulous clothing has always been a delightful topic to talk about. Their way of living, the conjunctures have always seemed so interesting to be acquainted with. The researcher felt a need to document this spectacular, mystical at the same time glorious assortment of Maharani’s (Queen) of Baroda State costumes. The objective of the research was to study the garment’s constructional details, its cuts, style, pattern and the construction of all these in a perfect contemporized fit. On studying the details it was revealed that Maharanis mostly wore a nine yard saree which was draped in a typical style with a blouse always of hip length made in ocade and chanderi tissue. Chanderi was mostly used on sleeves to give a sheer look, it added to the overall aesthetic value of the garment. The Maharani’s costumes which she wore on different occasions were studied carefully and it was observed that the blouses she wore were of very interesting patterns. Some of them included a jacket styled garment called Fituhi which was worn over a choli the short blouses; Fituhi also had pockets in front. Another style was of long hip length blouse was seen in princess line pattern from neck, shoulder, as well as armhole all in one for the better fit. Trims were also an interesting point of documentation. It is a captivating truth to apprehend with, where this research can take our Indian Fashion industry to a new level.</p>

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Ms. Garvita Sharma, Prof (Dr.) Anjali Karolia Conventional Regal Costumes: a Modern Approach International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol : 5, Issue : 2 February 2016

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