18th century

Illustration is representing the 18th century’s folk women who lived in Kerala(Indian).At a time when even the British hadn't made their arrival in India, a part of our nation was plagued by an inhumane practice against women. This social evil prevented womenfolk of Travancore to keep their upper bodies completely bare of clothing. It was a struggle that lasted for a good century and a half, was abolished after the English passed a law, and eventually paved the way for a more intelligent and modern state of Kerala.