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Mughal paintings from Akbar's reign gave the art renewed vigor, and a range of designs were developed. The Mughals contributed to almost all fields of development of jewelry. The use of jewelry was an integral part of the lifestyle, be it the king, men or women or even the king's horse.
Peshwaj (peshwaz, paswaj, tilluck, dress) was a ladies outfit similar to a gown or jama coat with front open, tied around the waist, having full sleeves, and the length was full neck to heels. Peshwaj was one of the magnificent costumes of the mughal court ladies .
The lehenga, also known as the ghagra, is a traditional Indian garment that became popular in the 16th century, [1] mainly in India, Bangladesh and Pakistan. The lehenga became a favorite attire for Mughal women of all ages and classes due to its royal appeal and convenience The lehenga is sometimes worn as the lower portion of a gagra choli or ...
A similar dress, called the chola, was worn by the Sikhs Gurus. [8] During the 19th and 20th centuries A.D. the jama was reduced to a shirt like garment in the northern (upper) parts of British India. [9] Farzi (coat) was a coat with short sleeves and fur collars, opened in front. The length was shorter than Jama. Farzi was a winter's garment.
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Khada dupatta (upright stole) is the traditional wedding dress of hyderabadi Muslim brides in the Indian subcontinent. It is an elaborate wedding ensemble comprising a kurta (tunic), chooridaar (extra-long slim pants that gather at the ankles), and a 6-yard dupatta (stole or veil ).
Each leg of a traditional gharara is made from over 12 metres of fabric, often silk brocade. [3] Ghararas originated in Awadh region of Uttar Pradesh during the era of the Nawabs. [2] During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the gharara was part of the everyday attire among Muslim women of the Hindi-Urdu Belt.
The word anarkali translates to the "delicate bud of the pomegranate flower/tree." This name signifies the qualities of softness, vulnerability, innocence, and beauty associated with the women who wore anarkalis. This dress is generally worn by Kathak dancers. With the development, the mid-length and floor-length anarkali became popular.