The Missionary Post
Christianity has a fairly old history in India. However, the arrival of “Christian soldiers” during the British Raj seems to have given rise to questions of attire for missionary work. For the most...
View ArticleThe Long Sleeved Blouse
[X] Indian Christian Girls, circa 1900 with long sleeved blouses.
View ArticleThe Goa Post – 1
The Reis Magos Fort in Goa has an exhibition of Mario Miranda’s 1951 illustrated diary. It is an amusing and interesting look at Goan society (largely the Catholic part of it) circa 1951. I loved the...
View ArticleThe Goa Post – 2
Angelo da Fonseca, who was known for his Indianised Christian themed art. The two paintings, dated 1967 and 1959, represent the two most common dress forms worn in India, the sari and the three piece...
View ArticleThe Christmas Post
Miniature paintings of the 18th century and early nineteenth century sometimes contain Christian themes. Often these were commissioned by Europeans, the palette and figures are reflective of prevalent...
View ArticleLit Post – 1
After a few days, he began to visit the boy’s home in Palayamkottai and met his sisters who, dressed in the daring new style of pavadai, blouse and dhavani, strolled about book in hand. Extracts from...
View ArticleInternet Sleuthing – Mary Bhor
Mary Bhor (1865?-1913) Daughter of Rao Saheb Ramji Gangaji Bhor and a second generation Christian, she took advantage of her English education and fairly liberal background provided by her parents. She...
View ArticleSeasons Greetings
The annual post on Christmas themed art from India. First up the Margam Kali from Kerala. The dance is not Christmas specific though many schools do seem to hold competitions including the dance...
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