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Draped in History: The Story of Indian Fashion
What if the history of India could be told through the clothes its people wore?
From the cotton weavers of the Indus Valley to the grandeur of Mughal courts, from the politics of khadi during the freedom struggle to the glamour of Bollywood and the innovation of contemporary designers, Draped in History uncovers the remarkable story of Indian fashion across thousands of years.
More than a history of garments, this book explores how clothing became a language of identity, expressing caste, gender, region, faith, royalty, resistance, and social change. Every sari, dhoti, turban, dupatta, and woven textile carries a story—of artisans, empires, trade, devotion, and the everyday lives of people who shaped one of the world's oldest civilizations.
Through engaging storytelling and carefully researched history, the book takes readers on a journey across:
- The origins of clothing in ancient India
- The timeless elegance and evolution of the sari and other iconic drapes
- Royal courts, power, and the politics of dress
- India's legendary textile trade and its influence on the world
- The symbolism of colour, ritual, and regional traditions
- Khadi, colonialism, and clothing as a tool of resistance
- Bollywood's role in shaping modern fashion
- Contemporary designers, sustainability, and the future of Indian fashion
Whether you are passionate about history, fashion, textiles, art, culture, or India itself, Draped in History offers a fresh perspective on the nation's past—revealing how fabric became a living archive of civilization.
Perfect for readers of cultural history, fashion studies, Indian heritage, textiles, design, anthropology, and anyone curious about the stories woven into every thread.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Draped in History: The Story of Indian FashionWhat if the history of India could be told through the clothes its people wore?From the cotton weavers of the Indus Valley to the grandeur of Mughal courts, from the politics of khadi during the freedom struggle to the glamour of Bollywood and the innovation of contemporary designers, Draped in History uncovers the remarkable story of Indian fashion across thousands of years.More than a history of garments, this book explores how clothing became a language of identity, expressing caste, gender, region, faith, royalty, resistance, and social change. Every sari, dhoti, turban, dupatta, and woven textile carries a story-of artisans, empires, trade, devotion, and the everyday lives of people who shaped one of the world's oldest civilizations.Through engaging storytelling and carefully researched history, the book takes readers on a journey across: The origins of clothing in ancient IndiaThe timeless elegance and evolution of the sari and other iconic drapesRoyal courts, power, and the politics of dressIndia's legendary textile trade and its influence on the worldThe symbolism of colour, ritual, and regional traditionsKhadi, colonialism, and clothing as a tool of resistanceBollywood's role in shaping modern fashionContemporary designers, sustainability, and the future of Indian fashionWhether you are passionate about history, fashion, textiles, art, culture, or India itself, Draped in History offers a fresh perspective on the nation's past-revealing how fabric became a living archive of civilization.Perfect for readers of cultural history, fashion studies, Indian heritage, textiles, design, anthropology, and anyone curious about the stories woven into every thread.Why this version works for Amazon This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9789358956146
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