FANCYBLOUSE

FancyBlouse

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A reference companion to the museum — curated topic sections that go deeper on the subjects behind the collection. Every entry, image, and fact is drawn from Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.

Blouse Styles & Silhouettes

The garments themselves — the blouse and choli, the bodice and camisole, crop tops and tunics, and the shirts, kurtas, and draped tops the blouse descends from.

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Fabrics & Materials

What a blouse is cut from — silk and cotton, brocade and velvet, the sheer drape of chiffon, georgette, and organza, and handloom cloths like khadi, muslin, and jamdani.

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Indian & Ethnic Fashion

The wardrobe a blouse belongs to — the sari and lehenga, salwar kameez and Anarkali, the dupatta, and regional weaves from Kanchipuram, Paithan, Assam, and Kerala.

12 entries

Craft & Embellishment

The handwork that dresses the cloth — embroidery and zardozi, chikankari and kantha, phulkari and mirror work, and the beads, sequins, and appliqué that finish a blouse.

12 entries