Made for Maharajas: Costumes that inspired the Ranas
The Rana men’s formal attire was that of a British military chief. There was focus on the medals they had, which glittered against their red attire. As for women, jewellery was a very important factor for them.
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Jewel legacy of Cartiers and Gaekwads remembered at webinar
The webinar titled 'The Cartiers and The Maharajahs: At Home with the Maharani of Baroda' by Francesca Cartier Brickell -- who is now the custodian of the family legacy of the famous jewellery house -- was held in collaboration with ‘Maharani’ Radhikaraje Gaekwad of the Baroda royal family on September 4.
120 years ago, Indian soldiers have fought insurgents inside China
Then 23 thousand soldiers of Rajasthan went to China on behalf of the British government. Several Christian missionaries were killed in North China in this 1899 rebellion. After that, the Allied Forces of the Western countries took over the front and crushed the rebellion.
Boxer Rebellion: When Indian soldiers went to China to crush a rebellion
India News: Around 23,000 Rajasthani soldiers were part of the Allied forces who took part in crushing the Boxer rebellion
The House of Rohet: Reflection of noble family’s evolved sensibility
They say that the journey to heaven is beautiful and Rohet—a little village on the outskirts of Jodhpur—is nothing short of a design heaven. A visual treat for the design addicts who love the touch of tradition spiced with dollops of heritage.
Heartwarming tales behind a princess’ quilts
Richa Rajyalaxmi, princess of Danta, has given refuge to several block printers, quilt makers and cotton weavers. Her quilts in the softest of cottons with the most ethereal block prints are a sellout.
Restored Glory: The Dhenkanal Palace
Yuvrani Meenal Singhdeo of Dhenkanal Palace in Odisha on the process of restoring a heritage structure and converting it into a homestay.
100-year-old toys adorning Baroda palace restored
Exquisitely carved and century-old wooden toys that were inspired by celebrated painter Raja Ravi Varma’s lithographs have been restored to their original form.
11 facts about the Jaipur City Palace, the pride and grandeur of the Rajputs
Spread across a vast arena, the Jaipur City Palace can be best defined as a Palace complex with mutiple courtyards and segmented buildings. It was built by Sawai Jai Singh II, the founder of the city of Jaipur between 1727 and 1732. The 288 year old structure is one of the most well preserved build...
Tale of Sawai Man Singh II and Gayatri Devi
Most of us are enamoured by the life of Maharani Gayatri Devi, nee Ayesha, of Jaipur as an epitome of grandeur, opulence and magnificence of Indian royalty. But unravelling details of feudalism and uncovering the secrets of palaces, without wearing the tinted glasses of bias, is John Zubrzycki.
