31-12-2018 : Awadh Period Indian Fashion Series-I A commemorative postage stamp

Awadh Period Indian Fashion(the region of the modern state of UP around Ayodhya west of varanasi) has historically been among the most important regions in India politically religiously and socially and holds a vital position with respect to the development of Indian Fashion. For centuries the awadh style of dressing has intrigued fashion enthusiasts. The Nawabs who were predominant in Awadh during the 18th and 19th centuries particularly influenced the evolution of fashion.This had an impact on the dresses of the courtiers and the Awadhi people in general. The aristocracy of Lucknow spent lavishly on their dresses.