Choli Collection

Hindoo Girl; Black Bear shooting in the Himalayas, 1875. Creator: G. Beste
Hindoo Girl; Black Bear shooting in the Himalayas, 1875. [Indian woman wearing nose ring, bangles and anklets]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

A Heroine waits for her Hero, c. 1740 (opaque w / c and gold on paper)
6040493 A Heroine waits for her Hero, c.1740 (opaque w/c and gold on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); 35.5x24.5 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

A standing lady offered a tray by her maid, c. 1670 (opaque w / c and gold on paper)
6040472 A standing lady offered a tray by her maid, c.1670 (opaque w/c and gold on paper) by Deccani School, (17th century); 23.7x15 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

A standing woman in floral patterned white sari, a peacock-plume patterned cloak
6040494 A standing woman in floral patterned white sari, a peacock-plume patterned cloak, 18th century (opaque w/c on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); 20x12.8 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

A raja on a terrace with his rani, attended by three women
6040491 A raja on a terrace with his rani, attended by three women, late 18th century (opaque w/c on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); 36.6x27.6 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Desvarati Ragini: Folio from a ragamala series (Garland of Musical Modes), 1605-06

Young Indian noble girl in sari, choli and veil, bracelets and necklaces.. Handcolored woodcut from Auguste Wahlens Manners, Customs and Costumes of all the People of the World, Brussels, 1845

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Through the annals of time, the enchanting allure of Indian culture unfolds. From the heroine's anticipation in a 1740 painting, to the raja's terrace with his rani and their regal entourage in the 1600s, we journey to the land of vibrant hues and rich traditions. The elegant choli, a staple in a young Indian noble girl's wardrobe, adds a touch of grace and sophistication to her sari. Meanwhile, the captivating peacock-plume patterned cloak and the intricate floral designs on her sari mirror the beauty of nature, much like the black bear in the Himalayas captured in G. Beste's painting. As we delve deeper into the world of Indian art, we are transported to a realm of timeless beauty and mesmerizing charm.