After 1600 trade with India brought cheap, beautiful and easy-to-maintain Indian chintzes within the reach of many Europeans who could now increase the size of their wardrobes
After 1600 trade with India brought cheap, beautiful and easy-to-maintain Indian
chintzes within the reach of many Europeans who could now increase the size of their
wardrobes
Who were Shanars?
The Shanars. (also called Nadars) were a community of toddy tappers who migrated to southern Travancore to work under Nair landlords.
The Shanars. (also called Nadars) were a community of toddy tappers who migrated to
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Which was the first Indian Community to adopt Western dress in the early 20th century?
The wealthy Parsis of Western India were the first Indian community to adopt Western dress i.e., Bagry trousers and the phenta.
The wealthy Parsis of Western India were the first Indian community to adopt
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What were the two changes in clothing in the early twentieth century.
(i) Skirts became shorter. (ii) Frills were no longer used.
(i) Skirts became shorter.
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After 1800 which cloth brought from India became popular in England and why?
After 1600 trade with India brought cheap, beautiful and easy-to-maintain Indian chintzes within the reach of many Europeans who could now increase the size of their wardrobes
After 1600 trade with India brought cheap, beautiful and easy-to-maintain Indian
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wardrobes
State one bad effect of tight dresses and corsets in Victorian England.
Tight dresses and corsets caused deformities and illness among young girls. Such clothing restricted body growth and hampered blood circulation.
Tight dresses and corsets caused deformities and illness among young girls. Such clothing restricted body growth and hampered blood circulation.
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