Sunday 9 October 2022

Reading Swami and Friends - Dress and Costumes

In Father's Presence

Father was standing in the small courtyard, wearing a dhoti and banian...

We thought we would talk about dresses and costumes unique to our home and place; Pestalozzi Children's Village students shared their reflections:

Kanika Dogra is from Himachal Pradesh in India, and she writes, I'm from Himachal Pradesh, where men wear kurta pyjamas and caps; and women wear churidar pyjamas or salwar with kameez and dupatta. Himachali caps represent cultural identity; people in our community consider the cap a symbol of pride. like turbans for siks in Pujab. In Himachal, we have many different types of national costumes.

Tenzin Lhadon shared the Tibetan National Dress.

Tenzin Paldon


Tenzin Yangzom
Tenzin Dhekyong

Prerna Thakur

Reflections from Pestalozzi Childrens' Village, India
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Location: Pestalozzi Children's Village, Battle TN33 0GR, UK

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  1. rihansudha27 February 2023 at 18:47

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  2. veeraraghavan29 June 2024 at 18:01

    Your blog post beautifully captures the essence of "Swami and Friends" and its exploration of identity through dress. The mention of Kanchipuram Silk Sarees as a symbol of cultural pride resonates deeply. These sarees indeed reflect the intricate blend of tradition and artistry, much like the characters' evolving identities in the novel. The way you connect literature with cultural symbolism, particularly through attire, enriches the narrative experience. It's fascinating how garments like Kanchipuram Silk Sarees become not just fabric but carriers of heritage and stories, mirroring the characters' journeys in "Swami and Friends". Well done!

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