Indian artists of the late 19th century were known for a wide range of artistic objects. Dresses like ghagra (skirt) and kanchili (bodice) worn by ladies of that period bear testimony to the artistic cuts and patterns of the makers. Even the embellished hand-stitched nagra jooti (shoes), churis (bangles), tikli (an ornament worn on the head) and anklets worn are examples of elaborate designs. Peacock fans, a symbol of Indian hospitality, also became an early Indian motif in European imaginations. These objects were probably drawn by Indian artists or copied from actual objects by European artists. |
