Friday, September 23, 2011

In Response to ~Sepia Saturday~93~Saturday 24 September 2011

My Loving Parents
On their Wedding Day
12th November 1942
My Father  Capt.Dr Abdur Rashid RIMS
Royal Indian Medical Service
wearing a Battle Dress was in active service
with the British Indian Army
My Gracious Mother    Saeeda Begum
wearing the traditional 'Shalwar Kamees Dupatta'
and Jewelery on the forehead called 'Jhoomar'
Place is Our Family Home
in
AAB-E-GUZAR
SRINAGAR
KASHMIR

17 comments:

Little Nell said...

Your mother looks a little shy in this picture.

Liz Stratton said...

The 'Jhoomar' jewelry was new to me and is absolutely lovely. Was the 'Jhoomar' traditionally only worn at weddings? This photo is a treasure. Thanks for sharing.

sunny said...

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Brett Payne said...

That's some costume. i can't think it would have been very comfortable to wear too long.

21 Wits said...

That is an amazing photo, and such a treasure!

Martin said...

I'm trying to imagine the colours in this photograph. Did you ever get to see the dress and Jhoomar in later years?

Marilyn & Jeff said...

Lovely to have this photo of your parents wedding. Both of your parents are good looking.

irum firdaus said...

well this is one awsome picture...well done

Rosie said...

Love to see different cultures and what they wore for special occasions.

Postcardy said...

There certainly is quite a contrast in the way they are dressed.

Bob Scotney said...

The contrast in what they are wearing makes this picture even more appealing.

Sheila @ A Postcard a Day said...

What a lovely photo of your parents. And a near coincidence - my parents were married on 11 November 1942.

Tattered and Lost said...

Did your mother save her wedding garb to pass it down through the family? It's fascinating.

Anjum Wasim Dar said...

I am deeply grateful to All My Friends for their lovely comments.
My Parents had to leave Kashmir and adopt Pakistan the new country.Most of the belongings were left behind,we never saw our Mothers wedding dress, the color was 'Maroon' a dark shade of red, Jhoomar is worn only on weddings-not anymore though.Father, posted at Java Burma had come on a'ten Day leave' and hence the Groom in Uniform' Happy to share with all.

Unknown said...

Amazing picture!

Christine H. said...

Thanks for sharing this picture. Fascinating and beautiful.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful! I imagine the dress was a sight to see. The Jhoomar is really lovely. What a treasure to have.

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