Lavender, VINTAGE SILK SATIN, MUJRA, DANCE COSTUME, BOLLYWOOD, INDIAN, CRYSTALS

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MULTI-PIECE INDIAN, MUJRA, BOLLYWOOD, DANCE COSTUME - HANDMADE
LAVENDER, VINTAGE SILK SATIN, MUJRA, DANCE COSTUME, BOLLYWOOD, INDIAN, CRYSTALS, MEDIUM - size 8/9
The Romantic Stories of MUJRA (from Wikipedia)
Mujra is a form of dance originated by tawaif (courtesans) during the Mughal era, which incorporated elements of the native classical Kathak dance and music such as thumris and included sung ghazals and recited poetry.  Mujra was traditionally performed at intimate mehfils and in special courtesan residences, called kothas. During Mughal rule in the subcontinent, in places such as Jaipur, the tradition of performing mujra was a family art and often passed down from mother to daughter. The profession was a cross between art and exotic dance, with the performers often serving as courtesans amongst Mughal royalty or wealthy patrons. There are numerous famous Bollywood movies that depict romantic stories about the lives of such courtesans.
PIECES:
1- SOFT LAVENDER SILK SATIN DRESS WITH LACE STUDDED WITH CRYSTALS AND PURPLE JEWELS
2- DECORATED MUJRA SPARKLE VEST DECORATED WITH JEWELS
3- DECORATIVE JEWELED BELT
4- INDIAN PANTALOONS
5- TULLE LAVENDER VEIL WITH SILVER SPARKLES (DUPATA)
CONDITION - THE VEIL, MUJRA VEST, JEWELED BELT, AND PANTALOONS ARE LIKE NEW - WORN ONLY 2 PERFORMANCES.  THE DRESS IS SUCH A UNIQUE VINTAGE DESIGN. THE SILK SATIN AND LACE DECOR IS SO BEAUTIFUL, PLUS THE NUMEROUS LOOPED SATIN BUTTONS DOWN THE BACK OF DRESS AND ON THE SLEEVES.  THE DRESS HAS A NUMBER OF DEFECTS (SOME STAINS, SMALL HOLE, SOME FADING, SOME LACE HOLES) SO I WOULD DEFINE IT AS IN FAIR/GOOD CONDITION, BUT GOOD TO WEAR AS A DANCE COSTUME.  (PRICED LOWER ACCORDINGLY)
MEASUREMENTS - MEDIUM SIZE (8/9)
MUJRA DRESS:
length down middle back to hem - 47.5"
length down middle front to hem - 46"
bust - 34-36" around
Waist - 26 - 27"
arm sleeve - 25" + cuff 2 3/4"
across shoulders at back- 13.5"
MUJRA STYLE VEST:
note ** this style vest fits underneath the bust
down middle of front - 5 1/4"
down middle of back- 14"
across shoulder to shoulder- 12"
midriff- 30"
JEWELED BELT -  31.5" BY 1 3/4"
CHIFFON LAVENDER PANTALOONS:
elasticized BELOW waistband - 32"- 37"
total length down side- 40.5"
inner seam (crotch to hem)- 34.5"
VEIL (DUPATTA):
100" BY 55"
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**FREE USA SHIPPING: INCLUDES insurance & delivery confirmation.
**INTERNATIONAL PRIORITY SHIPPING: FEE IS REDUCED AND INCLUDES INSURANCE.
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*NOTE TO ALL BUYERS- SELLER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS DURING SHIPPING.
**SELLER IS ALSO NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CUSTOMS OR DUTY CHARGES IN BUYERS HOME COUNTRY**(PLEASE CHECK OUT YOUR COUNTRY'S POLICIES REGARDING CUSTOMS DUTIES)
RETURNS ACCEPTED WITHIN 2 WEEKS WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
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**FINALLY, ITEM MUST BE RETURNED IN THE SAME CONDITION IT WAS MAILED, BEFORE REFUND IS ISSUED.