An artist performing Kathak
Listing of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Lucknow
Description
The costume is an essential feature of Kathak, which is said to be the same as it was in Jahangir's time, except that the skirt of the angarkha is now shortened to calf length. The jewellery worn with it is necessarily delicate and light, in keeping with the gossamer effect of the angarkha. The earrings are plain gold rings, each with a drop pearl and two smaller stones on either side. Two rows of pearls may be worn around the neck. Armbands and bracelets are of gold or silver filigree, decorated with coloured stones. Sometimes an unusual hand ornament is worn, a circular jewelled ornament for the back of the hand, kept in place by delicate jewelled links attached, on one side, to a bracelet around the wrist, and on the other, to five rings worn one on each finger and the thumb.
Project Title
Intangible Heritage of Lucknow
DOCUMENT TYPE
image
Identifier:
IHL_061
Related Term
Performing Arts
USE RESTRICTIONS
In Copyright
RIGHTS HOLDER
INTACH
