National Museum of Natural History
10th St. & Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC
Admire 54 authentic costumes from India selected for their distinct style, cut, drape, or weave; on loan from Air India. The Indian designer, Roshan Kalapesi, was commissioned by Air India to assemble the costumes, which range from the traditional ceremonial dress of the Maharani of Jaipur to the Bhil hunter's tribal loincloth, beads and metal ornaments.
