Costume: fanciful, historical, and theatrical (1906)
Aria, Eliza (Davis) 1866- · London Macmillan · leaf 205
ense veil of diaphanoustexture bordered with goldand patterned in vivid colours.The hair was parted, and fellin plaits behind, a jewelledornament being worn in thecentre of the forehead ; whilea pearl was fastened into onenostril, and the nails werestained vermilion. Court dignitaries are… … AN OLD INDIAN FESTIVAL DRESS. i66 COSTUME chap. waist was encircled by a broad band of embroidery,and the trousers completely encased the feet. Onthe head was the inevitable turban, round in shapeand wide of brim. Under the British Raj, India retains herpicturesque variety of costume, and remains…
Costume
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