A sumptuous, sweeping and stunningly view of the evolution of style in India.


An unforgettable pictorial journey through the history of style in India.
A full colour deluxe collectible edition, with 500 stunning images from archival material and recreated shoots.
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Style evolution : Facts from the past

The Natch Girls 

Wearing gold embellished costumes, were the indulgance of the Mughals. They were always lavished with great jewelry and fine clothing. They were a symbol of culture, the preserver of the classical art of dance, music and style. Henna tinted finge tips, deep red lips, saffron for golden hue to the skin and a black dot on the most precise spot on the face.

The Gem Palace Heritage

Putting the 'Polki' Diamond on the world map, they created European and American style pieces. Also called as the 'Rose cut' Diamonds, became very popular all over the world.

The Travancore Treasure

From the rich matrilineal society came the beautiful temple sarees, Pachatali, Naga Padam and many more unusual pieces. Famous for uncut, flat and not sparkling stones - Rubies, Emeralds and Diamonds.

Nehru and Jinnah - Style Icons

The hip length tailored coat withn a mandrain collar worn by Nehru was modern yet traditional. He 'mordernized' the traditional Indian menswear dress up forever. Jinnah was a stronger 'stylista' than Nehru. He was a connosuier of fine living and his style was flamboyent.

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