Spinning tales & weaves with saris

Featuring the best of India’s saris, The Crafts Council of India’s Textiles and Accessories Show begins today
Spinning tales & weaves with saris

TRADITIONAL or contemporary, the sari is a nine-yard wonder that continues to impress us in whatever form it takes. To celebrate saris and its versatility, The Crafts Council of India is conducting the Textiles and Accessories Show, with over 21 artisans from across the country. 


The mix includes fashion designers, weavers, artisans, embroiderers and more! The 31st edition of the two-day exhibition, starting today, will predominantly have handloom sari, kurtas, stoles and dupattas on display. “As an NGO, CCI stands for the sustainability of the lives and craft of the artisans in India. For the participants, it’s a platform to showcase their work, whereas for the audience, it is the best fabric, craft and textile technology — all at one place,” says Jayasri Samyukta, executive committee member of the CCI. From classy khadi to mulmul saris to timeless Benares, the show promises to be a stellar event. “Chennai is a sari loving city, and the crowd here is always amazing. We usually exhibit saris in tussar, but this time, we are bringing saris in Bishnupur silk, with both handpainted and kantha work,” says Bidisha Bhaduri of Calcutta-based Bidisha’s Collection, who is taking part for the fourth time. While having hand block prints of Ajrakh and Shibori on silks and tussars, the unique Pichwai print art saris will be a head-turner. 

“In handloom linen and silk saris, the blouses and borders also come in Ajrak block prints, and we have attempted amalgamating both contemporary and traditional styles,” says Prashant Garg of New Delhi-based Pratham Creative Pursuits, who is a first-timer at the show. In addition, Benares saris by Abha Dalmia’s Life, contemporary kantha and batik by Bidisha’s Collection, Pathani saris by Himroo fabrics, textured tussars and cotton ikats by Vanivriti will be on display. 


`2,000 upwards. October 6 -7. At My Fortune Hotel. Details: 24341456

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