#Costumes India

[nocek]

The most precious spider with his fluffy companion :3

[zendeyas]

India Amarteifio as Queen Charlotte – Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story (2023) costume designer Lyn Elizabeth Paolo

[theereina]

IG: indialove

[ariadnethedragon]

Queen Charlotte’s Dresses (3/3) — Pink

[themakeupbrush]

Miss Universe India 2022 National Costume 

My National Costume is inspired from the ethereal portrayal of India as the golden bird which is a symbol of wealth of our rich cultural heritage along with the spiritual essence of living in harmony with diversity. The intense gold metallic hand embellishments is a true example of the finest craftsmanship of our artisans. The lehenga is made from a hand-woven tissue fabric from Chandheri District of Madhya Pradesh with the drape representing the image of a modern India. The wings represent the power of nourishment and care that India has shown in the difficult times towards the citizens of the world and took care and stood as a support with the notion of “One World One Family”.   The national costume in its true sense is the essence of modern India and its approach of progressive thinking.

[lildoodlenoodle]

Pavitr easily had the biggest glow up from comic to movie. The attention to detail was amazing.

Hobie is second, they were going in the right direction with his comic design but they gassed it with his movie design.

Lyla’s form was a really great improvement from the comics! The fur coat, the bob, the heart glasses, ugh so good.

I love Margo’s movie design. I did not like her comic suit(think it was the colors), and the movie was a big improvement with the mask too.

I like the changes they made to Porker’s design. Leaning into the cartoony art style was the correct choice.

Miles having a spray painted suit was genius, I do miss the webbed finger tips tho.

Having Peter B. rock stay at home dad chic was a good decision.

They fixed the one thing I didn’t like about Gwen’s design from the comics, those fucking slippers. Did they get around it with actual shoes? Yes. But still.

I like the direction they went with Jessica’s design. I love the tinted glasses and the chunky motorcycle.

I appreciate that they leaned into the anime/manga art style for Peni but I think I liked her comic design better.

Miguel is still a fucking menace in design and spirit. I don’t know why anyone was surprised. He has been insane in every adaptation.

On the surface Noir’s design is not bad like there is nothing wrong with it but god do I miss the patchwork mask, turtleneck, and black webbing.

[anumation]

“Goddess of Wisdom, I come seeking help…”

[threadtalk]

Muslin, that diaphanous cotton of India, is steeped in a bleak history of colonialism, Imperialism, and human atrocity. That's a way to start a Monday, isn't it? But that's the thing about fashion history.

Looking at a gown like this, which dates from the late 1840s, it's easy to get lost in the beauty: the pattern, the layers, the absolute Romantic gorgeousness.

It is, undoubtedly, a work of art, making use of that thin, breathable fabric, with delicate ruching, a genius use of pattern, and a shape that's reminiscent of the 18th century.

The demand for muslin fabric was immense, bolstered by the impact of the British East India Company, beginning in the 18th century. The finest muslins were from the Dhaka region and 2000 thread count *made by hand*. Starting with Marie Antoinette and her famous chemise a la reine, the craze for muslin among the elites of Europe came at a devastating cost--eventually contributing to the loss of the art and the death of millions of people in the regions.

Because once Europeans figured out how to manufacture muslin on their own (as they did with silk, paisley, pashminas, etc) they stopped all trade with India.

And of course, the great irony is that Europeans didn't just take the art and design, but directly appropriated patterns, styles, and more. There's a reason "question beauty relentlessly" is the Thread Talk motto. Lots more info on the subject over at my blog.

© Victoria and Albert Museum, London

[73suggestions]

Penny Slinger with Secret Dakini Oracle, photograph by Jorge Lewinski

Color photograph 1977

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[didanagy]

QUEEN CHARLOTTE: A BRIDGERTON STORY (2023)

created by shonda rhimes

01x02

[asian-folk-wardrobe]

[nocek]

they unionized 😱

(bigger version of first panel without speech bubbles is here as a treat ;)

[acrosscenturiesandgenerations]

▪︎ Dancer's Headpiece in the Form of a Panjurli Bhuta (boar spirit deity).

Place of origin: Kerala, India

Date: 18th century

Medium: Copper alloy

[anatomicalmartyr]

Mughal-e-Azam (1960) |  Anarkali’s costumes

[ariadnethedragon]

Queen Charlotte’s Dresses (2/3) — Blue

[themakeupbrush]

Miss Universe India 2023 National Costume

India's National Costumesymbolizes a new, resilient India, weathering storms and emerging powerful. It embodies diversity, integrity, strength, and resilience, showcased in an armoured goddess look. The power shoulders and engineered bodice highlight the feminine form's gentle yet strong disposition. The headgear features a lotus halo, representing the coexistence of India's diverse religions and cultures, with the lotus as the national flower. The lower half resembles a mystical golden peacock, India's national bird, with handcrafted peacock feather embroidery. The fluid Organza skirt and dramatic long trail contrast the structured upper body, showcasing how India thrives in its beautiful contrasts and balances.