Mughal Fashions: The Mughal Emperors And The Queens

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MUGHAL COSTUMES
The Mughal Emperors as well as the Queens put their best to promote the Fashion world at its best especially while reigning in India. They had a rich and diverse textile collection. As almost no designing technique from India whether it is Embroidery or printing, dying or weaving has been untouched by them to make their outfits more lavish and attractive. The court costume consisted of an unlined outer coat (jama), trousers (paijama), and a turban. These garments were worn with a sash (patka) at the waist, ceremonial weapons, and elaborate jewellery, often including a turban ornament. The term jama is a generic name for coat or outer garment and can be used for many different garments. Each and every region of India contributes in creating their textile tradition. The hilly region of the country produced a rich variety of woven as well as embroidered textiles. The barren and semi barren regions like Rajasthan and Gujarat usually prefer bright coloured embroidered and dyed textiles too. The coastal areas of the south eastern regions prefer light coloured fabrics partic...

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