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THE PEACOCK DRESS: the fashionable take on imperialism, appropriation, and

Parnika Kakkar September 18, 2024

The words appropriation and appreciation are often confused with one another. Appreciation is when a culture and its things are respected and appreciated, while appropriation is something imperialistic states often find themselves indulging in. the peacock dress that Lady Curzon wore was though designed by Jean-Philippe Worth the handwork of zardozi technique was all done […]Read More

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The Royal Legacies of Travancore: Maharani Sethu Lakshmi Bayi and

Parnika Kakkar September 5, 2024

The two queens of the Travancore royal family who were born as cousins and grew up to play a prominent part in the history of Travancore. Granddaughters of the famous painter Raja Ravi Varma, who were adopted by the Travancore royal family went on to live lives that were surely influential but in no way […]Read More

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A Legacy of Strength and Grace: Maharani Chimnabai II of

Parnika Kakkar September 1, 2024

Maharani Chimnabai II of Baroda Maharani Chimnabai II born to Shrimant Sardar Bajirao Amritrao Ghatge of Dewas and married to Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III, she was a prominent female leader of Baroda and an advocate for women’s rights. She went on to abolish regressive systems and became the first president of All India Women’s Conference. […]Read More

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The Pearl of India : Maharani Sita Devi

Parnika Kakkar August 30, 2024

In times when women of the royal families dressed up traditionally usually under a “purdah” with their heads covered, Sita devi not only caught the world’s attention with her beautifully draped saris, she also became a muse for various European designers and photographers. Her beauty was so ethereal that many referred to her as the […]Read More

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PRINCESS DIANA: A Queen of People’s Heart

Charushi Soni August 12, 2024

Known as the most maverick princess of the Royal British household, Princess Diana who though not became the queen of the country but won immense love as the queen of people’s heart, was a woman of her own spirit, a devoted mother of the two future princes, an eloquent fashionista with a deeply controversial life […]Read More

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THE ICONIC MAHARAJA AND MAHARANI OF INDORE: A legend of

Charushi Soni July 29, 2024

Unlatching the traditional royal conduct and not giving a hoot to the countless critiques arrowed towards them, ‘the Golden Couple’ hailing from the princely state of Indore set an example of extravagant penchant for luxurious paraphernalia, hobbies and an unbeatable passion for travelling the world while enveloping a cosmopolitan lifestyle. The successor of Tukojirao Holkar […]Read More

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Maharani Chinkoo Raje Scindia: The Little Queen of India and

Khadeejah Adam July 29, 2024

In the tapestry of Indian royalty, Maharani Chinkoo Raje Scindia shines brightly as a beacon of grace, intellect, and style. Affectionately known as the “Little Queen of India,” her life was a remarkable blend of personal elegance, social reform, and royal duties. Born to Sardar Madho Rao Balwantrao Mohite (Bhau Sahib) of Satara, Chinkoo Raje […]Read More

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MOHENJODARO: The earliest urban metropolis with a mysterious decline

Charushi Soni July 22, 2024

The second oldest human civilization in the world, discovered at the turn of the early nineteenth century, marked one of the biggest findings of an exceptional human settlement ever recorded in world or Indian history. India’s most ancient and sophisticated civilised culture prevailed in the Indus Valley from 2600-1900 BC. However, some recent studies suggest […]Read More

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Janabai: The Saint Who Broke All the Prisons of Caste

Archna July 22, 2024

She was a Dalit on top of that a woman. She was born in an era when Dalits were not even allowed to drink from the same well let alone enter the temple. Facing the society was not easy at all. She was attacked left, right, and center. However, she broke all the prisons and […]Read More

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Legacy of Maharani Suniti Devi: A Beacon of Progress and

Khadeejah Adam July 15, 2024

Suniti Devi, born on 30th September 1864, emerged as a pivotal figure in the history of Cooch Behar, a princely state in British India. Her life, steeped in royal duty and cultural enlightenment, intertwined the traditions of Bengal with the winds of change blowing across India in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born […]Read More

Tags : clothing

THE PEACOCK DRESS: the fashionable take on imperialism, appropriation, and

The Royal Legacies of Travancore: Maharani Sethu Lakshmi Bayi and

A Legacy of Strength and Grace: Maharani Chimnabai II of

The Pearl of India : Maharani Sita Devi

PRINCESS DIANA: A Queen of People’s Heart

THE ICONIC MAHARAJA AND MAHARANI OF INDORE: A legend of

MOHENJODARO: The earliest urban metropolis with a mysterious decline

Janabai: The Saint Who Broke All the Prisons of Caste

Legacy of Maharani Suniti Devi: A Beacon of Progress and

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