The ghoonghat custom is an age old custom that is prominent in India. The traditional practice demands women to cover their faces using a parda/ ghoonghat (veil) in the presence of male elders or strangers.
However, in recent times, the practice of wearing the ghoonghat has become a subject of controversy and debate, as some people view it as a symbol of patriarchy and gender inequality. Many women have also rejected this custom, seeing it as a restriction on their freedom and an outdated practice that perpetuates gender stereotypes.
Acknowledgements:
This project would not have been achievable without the unsurpassed guidance, valuable feedback, and constant encouragement from our
Professor and CC, Mr Sujith KG, without whose support efforts would have been futile.
Professor and CC, Mr Sujith KG, without whose support efforts would have been futile.
We would also like to extend our gratitue to the Department of Fashion Communication at NIFT Hyderabad for letting us use the studio amd borrow the equipment.
Most importantly, we would like to thank the National Institute of Fashion Technology, Hyderabad for giving us this opportunity to carry out such a project.
Credits:
Styling and Art Direction: Tanmayee Waikar
Photography Assistants: Lakshita Singh, Nishtha Piplia and Ria Gupta
Models: (in order of appearance) Anshika Mishra (young girl) and Deepanjali Roy
