Influences Of The British Raj On The Attire And Textiles Of Punjab - Couverture rigide

Kaur, Jasvinder

 
9789390918461: Influences Of The British Raj On The Attire And Textiles Of Punjab
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ISBN 10 : 9390918464 ISBN 13 : 9789390918461
Editeur : Rupa Publications India Pvt. Ltd, 2021

Synopsis

This is the absorbing story of how the British Raj broughtasting changes in the way people dressed and used textiles in Punjab. Many men became Westernized and followed English fashions to the hilt. Others simply wore Western garmentsike coats or overcoats along with their kurta and pyjama. Interesting outfits evolved, with both Western and Indian elements. Women's styles too were impacted, albeit to aesser degree. As Western accessories made an entry, Indian ornamentation retreated. New fabrics and materials were appreciated and accepted. These, along with Western techniques and motifs, even appeared in the form of household items, to complement the new furnishings and ways ofiving.

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À propos de l?auteur

Jasvinder Kaur studied textiles at Delhi’s Lady Irwin College in 1969. Many years later, it was a fascinating walk down Kabul’s famous Chicken Street, lined with displays of Central Asian textiles, which inspired her to pick up the threads again.

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Éditeur
Rupa Publications India Pvt. Ltd
Date d'édition
2021
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
9390918464
ISBN 13 
9789390918461
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
168
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Personne responsable
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