The Emporia of the Raj in Portuguese Goa
Illustrated lecture by Wendell Rodricks, well-known fashion designer and author of The Green Room (Rain Tree) and Moda Goa: History and Style (HarperCollins)
On Wednesday, 13th February 2013 at 9:30 am in the Centre's Auditorium
THE EMPORIA OF THE RAJ IN PORTUGUESE GOA
At the onset of the 19th century, the Bristish took over Goa when the crown in Lisbon moved to Rio. In this time of upheaval, the new capital of Panjim and the Estado da India was affected in many ways. Clothing was one of them. What began as a Napoleonic threat ended in the decline of the Portguese power at sea. However in costume we see the wealth of many influences and the evolution of music from within and beyond Goas borders that created the Pano Bhaju to dance the Mando. Designer and author Wendell Rodricks explores the hundred years from 1800 to 1900 seen through clothes.
