The Costumes of Royal India show was exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute as part of the Festival of India cultural exchange. The importance of Persian artistic traditions due to Mohammedan invasions of India is emphasized. The shal and jamawar from Kashmir woven with kairy or paisley motifs and embroidery from Kutch with elephant, peacock, and mango designs are examples of India's unique contribution to fiber arts. -- AATA