Tehri Garhwal

A traditional Garhwali poshak in fine silk worn by the late Rajmata Kamlendumati Shah of Tehri Garhwal. In pastel yellow and green, this printed poshak is highlighted by an elaborate waist band and detailed embroidery on the neckline.

Pratapgarh

Preserved To Perfection, This French Chiffon Sari In Saffron Tone Is Embellished With A Very Modern Motif In Pure Silver Zari That Combines Geometrics And Floral. Worn By The Late Rani Saheba Of Pratapgarh, It Still Remains A Part Of The Family’s Heirloom Trunk And Is Worn By Her Granddaughters On Festive Occasions.

Old Banarasi Silk Weave With Pure Gold And Silver Badla Work, This Silk Sari Is Vibrant Fuchsia Hails From The Vintage Wardrobe Of The Royal Family Of Pratapgarh, UP.

Dholpur

Being the only thikana of Dholpur headed by the descendent of the previous Tomar Kings, who established Dholpur, follows traditions which are more inclined towards Braj in terms of language, dress and customs. Two ghagras are sent for the bride – one is a gold ensemble with ghagra, odhni and kurti in blue velvet and one is a green ghagra for her to wear on the first night at her husband’s home which is woven with a repetitive pattern of peacocks and parrots which are symbols of beauty and loquaciousness. This teaches the bride to be beautiful and keep a check on her tongue. This particular piece has been worn by four generations of Kayasthpada brides and is fashioned out of Benarasi brocade woven especially for the purpose. Two bands of gold and silver gota adorn the border and ends with a green Mughal Magzi added only in time of a royal wedding in 1986.

Wankaner

A velvet poshak in vibrant purple worn with the embellished turban, this ensemble belongs to the erstwhile princely state of Wankaner.

A fusion of intricate embroidery and the finest tailoring of those times, this
angarkha was traditionally worn over a many hued ghagra.The turban made in gossamer hand-woven organza of special acclaim is the embroidered kalgi motif embellished with precious stones.

Uttar Pradesh

A typical style of Uttar Pradesh to combine hand weaves with intricate and rich zardozi, the lehenga in Indian pink was made for the Rani of Seohara, the late Rani Hirawati who hailed from the riyasat of Raja Ka Tajpur that was next door to Seohara. Married to Kunwar Hari Raji Singh, this costume was one of the first poshaks she created for herself in her in-law’s palace.

Jaisalmer

The wedding dress worn in 1950 by HH Rajmata Saheba Mukut Rajya Lakshmi Devi of Jaisalmer who was a slender young princess, thirteen years old. The gown in red velvet combines the fine tailoring traditions of Nepal with the heritage embroidery of India. Lotus motifs embroidered in pure gold and embellished with little pearls dot the very fashionable, asymmetrical gown and a spectacular cummerbund. The gown was worn over embroidered shoes with a puff sleeved jacket.