Nationalism is nothing new to Indians. Like citizens of any other country in the world, they too take a sense of pride when due to their own feat or achievement in any endeavour on the world stage are able to gain recognition for themselves and earn a proud name for the nation in the process.
The Indian saree, is a wonderful garment to wear for any occasion, in the manner you want to and without breaking stride or being lowered in confidence. The traditional attire for most women, it is worn in different styles from North to South, East to West , based on the regional custom and of course the popular manner in general.
There are two prominent ways in which seduction of a female protagonist is portrayed in Bollywood movies. The very obvious overtures by the protagonist or the more subtle but ‘message-conveying’ method of getting the female in question performing certain actions like a song and dance routine with love lyrics, dancing all around the male she has to seduce in a lonely outdoor scenic location, dancing drenched in the rain, talking extra sweet dialogues etc. etc.
India got Independence in the year 1947. The British Raj could rule India’s land but definitely not its spirit & fashion.
And these images are testimony to the fact. The period marked with grace, elegance & absolute fearlessness
The Indian saree is a garment from ancient times that has over the passage of time been much explored and experimented with, to transform from a traditional attire of need to a fashion fabric of appeal.Saree fabric material is varied from traditional cotton & silk to the more recent flavours in jute, nylon, rayon, georgette, chiffon, satin etc. or blends.
A unique traditional art that originated in Murshidabad, Kantha Work was once embroidery work done on old sarees, dhotis and other apparel to make them look new. Today it is part of designer fabrics. Popular and practised in Bengal, especially in Bholpur, and Bihar.