Dress is supposed to be the second most important requirement of man after food. Being influenced by the climate and ethnic distinctness it represents the taste and traditions of the region. The clothes exhibited in the gallery represent the attires and its traditions specially prevalent in royal families like Holkars, Nawabs of Bhopal, Scindias and Bundelas.

The aeries of nawab Shah Jahan Begum, as well as the shelVanies of royal member of Bhopal, the turbans of Holkar, Scindia and Bundelas, are superb collections of the gallery. The carpets exhibits in gallery represent the sophisticated taste of Holkars. The hand fan with ivory handle, comb-case and the juzdans as well as jardozi pieces represent the sophisticated mannerism of Bhopal and fine needle work tradition. The portrait of Nawab Qudsiya Begum and an old man, as well as nature depiction are excellent pieces of embroidery work. The portrait of Nawab Qudsiya Begum and old man are the needle works of Champu Bai. The peacock was prepared at the time of Nawab Hamidullah Khan's succession as Nawab.

The loom works of India have gained prominence for centuries. A few of the loom centres like Chanderi, Maheshwar, Bagh have still maintained their identity. The Maheshwari and Chanderi Saris as well as the clothes of Bagh and Chanderi prints are a few representatives of loom tradition of Madhya Pradesh. The print design like Pankha, Chameli, Amadi and Gadwali printed with herbal colour are the prominent traditional prinf of Bagh looms. The traditional turbans of Malwa and Bhopal represent the head gear costume. The painted glass displayed in the gallery represents the curtain art of Baghelkhand state.