IWTGBs new avatar has prompted me to recommend this...
http://www.amazon.co...s...0520&sr=1-1
for anyone with similar interests.
It is a fabulous record of the indulgence and extravagance of the Indian Princes during the age when they had money to burn. Some extraordinary items in there, not least the amazing jewellery commissioned for Baroda and Patiala.
A fascinating read
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Made For Maharajas - A Design Diary Of Princely India
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torryquine
, Aug 22 2007 04:34 PM
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jyotirmoy
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Posted 22 August 2007 - 04:54 PM
Thanks Tq. This sort of things interest me.
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iwanttogoback
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Posted 22 August 2007 - 06:00 PM
the cover....
oh, tq, divine.
btw, each link in the chain in my avatar has a diamond in it!
oh, tq, divine.
btw, each link in the chain in my avatar has a diamond in it!
just is.
