The book ‘Maharanis: Women of Royal India’ is a century of photographs and social history curated by K.G. Pramod Kumar. In the past, tales of Princely India have mostly involved the figure of the Maharaja. However, through his book, K.G.…
The wedding dress worn in 1950 by HH Rajmata Saheba Mukut Rajya Lakshmi Devi of Jaisalmer who was a slender young princess, thirteen years old. The gown in red velvet combines the fine tailoring traditions of Nepal with the heritage…
“You could have lost a diamond while you were busy collecting stones.” It was these gospel-like words of Mr. Amitabh Bachchan that changed a young girl’s life forever. She was a content developer, a metropolitan girl, a media person living…
The Fairy Tale Debutante: Princess Gauravi Kumari Out of the silken darkness, emerged the city of Jaipur. I have always been mesmerized by the grandeur of the city of Jaipur and its vibrant culture. I rushed to be on time,…
The most eligible bachelor tied the knot finally with the highest in political, royal and social milieu gracing the occasion. Arikesh Singh Deo, young politician, son of Ananja Udaya Singh Deo and scion of the Patna Bolangir family tied the…
The leading royal families of India were in Jodhpur to celebrate the 70th Tithi birthday of Bapji, possibly India’s most respected and veneered royal. The Maharaja of Jodhpur and an able custodian on his inherited legacy HH Maharaja Gaj…
It was a happening month for Palace Karkhanas by Royal Fables, as we welcomed winter with a classy edit of clothes designed by Kanwarani Ritu Sinhji of Wankaner at her atelier. Classic coats in silk, embroidered and beaded; sassy sheraras…
Dear heritage seekers, Many a fables surround Princely India. Stories, legacies and tales of refinement. Welcome to FABLES OF THE ROYALS, a blog that celebrates this rich legacy, seeing it through the eyes of the present day scions. Privy to…
Maharani Radhika Raje Gaekwad of Baroda pens down a few lines on the legacy of her father, renowned authority and author of wildlife books, Maharaj Kumar Dr Ranjitsinh. He was awarded lifetime achievement award in 2014 for his conservation works. His book A…
As she cooks Mewar’s interpretation of Laal Maas in piping hot ghee, Princess of Udaipur, Mewar, Trivikrama Kumari Jamval, direct descendent of Rani Padmavati essays a very pulsating take on this dichotomy of creative freedom and the need to keep…