This oral history collection comprises 7 interviews conducted by volunteers for the Poshak Puralekh project. The project celebrated the costumes amassed by the Centre for Indian Classical Dance in Leicester since its foundation by Nilima Devi MBE in 1981. Recordings feature interviews with Indian Classical Dance teachers and dancers who discuss their memories of productions and the importance of costume to cultural identity and heritage.
'Poshak Puralekh' oral history collection, 2020
This material is held atEast Midlands Oral History Archive (EMOHA)
- Reference
- GB 3003 EMOHA97
- Dates of Creation
- 19 January - 15 February 2020
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- 7 interviews
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
The Poshak Puralekh project was funded by the National Heritage Lottery Fund. Some of the costumes held by Nilima Devi at the Cente for Indian Classical Dance were given to Leicester Museums, Wolverhampton Museum, and the Theatre Museum at the V&A.
Access Information
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Other Finding Aids
Full catalogue available via: https://archives.le.ac.uk/calmview/TreeBrowse.aspx?src=CalmView.Catalog&field=RefNo&key=EMOHA%2f97
Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements
Born digital
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright: Centre for Indian Classical Dance