Hi Maya, No, those are actual skirts with a sash/front piece called a patka. You see the skirts with and without the patka in north India through out the...
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jmarieoaks
May 1, 2011 11:41 pm
How are patkas made and tied? Is it just a simple white sash or is there more to it? Jenn Oaks...
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margavati
May 2, 2011 1:29 pm
That is the great mystery of North Indian costuming, and several of us are working on figuring it out (oh, what I wouldn't do for a time machine). The current...
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jmarieoaks
May 2, 2011 2:46 pm
I have a pair of earrings I would like some feedback on. I have posted a picture of them in the photos section under "Sunitha's questions and garb attempts"....
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fox_fire303
May 3, 2011 11:24 am
Hello Michelina! I happen to live in Oldenfeld as well, hopefully we'll get a chance to meet at the upcoming Curia. I suppose it's about time I get around to...
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Shana McCoy
laxshmibai
May 3, 2011 2:47 pm
Yay for more Trimarians! I'm down south in Tri Os but travel around quite a bit. If you ever have any questions or need help with a sari wrap let me know :-) ...
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jmarieoaks
May 5, 2011 12:59 pm
Found this article on ethic costume of India on ghaghra (skirts), patkas, and other items. Hope it helps. http://ethnicwearofindia.com/EWOI/Ghaghra_Choli.asp ...
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jmarieoaks
May 5, 2011 1:04 pm
This glossary states that the patka is tucked into the waist of the antirya (lower garment), as Margavati indicated. ...
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Carrie Newton
psychobilly5
May 6, 2011 1:38 am
ah but does that mean that word was used in Period? Â Not meant to sound facetious but actually wanting to know and where the documentation can be found. Â I...
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Margaret Polson
mlpolson
May 6, 2011 3:42 am
Yes, they were called that in period, at least in the Mughal areas. Among many other places, here are two books to start with Indian Costumes; Historic...
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jmarieoaks
May 10, 2011 4:23 pm
Does anyone have any reccomendations for sources of gopichand or ektara music? I've just purchased a bass gopichand, which arrived today, and a tenor ektara,...
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Eric Munson
mokuraibozu
May 10, 2011 5:59 pm
Jenn, Try asking Tim Bender (you may remember him, used to play with Eisental, still lives in the area). He is a general music geek and may have some leads. I...
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Beth
bethlakshmi
May 11, 2011 6:38 pm
Cool instruments! I wish I knew someone who played one so I could link you in! I know that instruments like these are mostly used as percussion. All the ...
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jmarieoaks
May 12, 2011 12:06 pm
Thank you, Lakshmi, your post was very informative. In youtube videos I've seen so far I have noticed that while the gopichand is definitely more...
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Andi Houston
jimandandi
May 13, 2011 2:23 pm
The annual teaching event Marcaster hosts is focused this year on Costuming. Res Vestaria is a one-day event on August 20th in St. Petersburg. I am talking...
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Shana McCoy
laxshmibai
May 13, 2011 2:39 pm
Oooo count me in!!! Maybe I'll do a separate class on Indian accessories / jewelry. Sounds awesome! Lalita ... Costuming. Res Vestaria is a one-day event on...
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Amanda Esposito
baroness_beb...
May 13, 2011 8:01 pm
I'm in. Mughal representin'........ Baroness Bebhinn Connected by MOTOBLURâ„¢ on T-Mobile ... From: Andi Houston <jimandandi@...> To:...
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Elewyiss the Jew
Elewyiss
May 13, 2011 8:06 pm
While I would love to attend I will probably be unable. Will there be a class hand out? or perhaps a slide show that can be uploaded? Tevi ... -- Ro'ah...
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Eva Grammer
scacynwise
May 14, 2011 12:37 am
I have wanted to do a class like that in Meridies, not only for the general populace education, but for mine as well. Yes, can handouts/reading lists/resource...
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Elewyiss the Jew
Elewyiss
May 14, 2011 12:44 am
I might be able to help out in Meridies. Maybe. JOb is bouncing everywhere right now. tho. Tevi ... -- Ro'ah Chatulim I might be able to help out in Meridies....
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margavati
May 19, 2011 1:28 pm
Madhavi, are you still planning on coming to Kingdom A&S? Could a class like this happen then, even in an impromptu fashion? For all you Meridians, Her...
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Jim and Andi Houston
jimandandi
May 20, 2011 10:06 am
Hey Margavati, I won't know until after the event next weekend. I sure hope so! If I do come, then I'd love to teach a class like this. Madhavi From:...
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Beth
bethlakshmi
May 20, 2011 2:09 pm
Wow! That's so cool! What a fantastic idea! -Lakshmi...
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Lauren Grover
hennadancerd...
May 20, 2011 2:17 pm
The Ren Faire where I do henna is requiring everyone to be in period type tents by next year, so I'm shopping for something nice to set up in. Has anyone...
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margavati
May 20, 2011 4:37 pm
Well, if you do, I'll be sure to bring all my stuff, and both versions of garb. Woo!...
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Holly Simon
bhrngari
May 20, 2011 5:45 pm
The Ren Faire where I do henna is requiring everyone to be in period type tents by next year, so I'm shopping for something nice to set up in. Has anyone...
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scatrimaris
May 22, 2011 3:17 am
In this picture, the lady wears a blue choli with small white dots. ...
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jimandandi@...
jimandandi
May 22, 2011 2:52 pm
My opinion is that it is neither. The white outlines around the breasts are simply the artist's edging to delineate the shape. The white dotted lines at the...
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Margaret Polson
mlpolson
May 22, 2011 7:40 pm
For a general discussion of textiles and saris see: ...
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Carrie Newton
psychobilly5
May 23, 2011 4:51 pm
Namaste, Please do post when you plan to do another sari safari. Â Perhaps I can make a special trip up to atlanta from savannah to join you both! Â I would...
