A one of a kind initiative, the National Museum formally inaugurated an exclusive exhibition titled ‘AtootDor’- Unbroken Thread, in collaboration with India Foundation for the Arts, Bangalore. The exhibit highlights the ongoing dialogue between museum artifacts, living traditions and popular culture, by showcasing a range of Banarasi saris from private & designer collections with a highlight being a fashionable display by ace designer Ritu Kumar.
While tracing their origins, repertoire and contemporary expressions, the showcase included traditional pink brocade sari, choli with gold churidars and lehanga –choli set with brocade work by ‘Banarasi Weaves’ leaving the enthusiasts spellbound.
Creating the Banarasi magic at this special exhibition for the National museum, Mrs. Ritu Kumar said, “The weaves of Banaras are the only surviving textiles in the world, where the skills of the master weavers create handlooms which are a true statement of the bespoke garment. These weaves and textiles are the most haute couture of all. Banaras weaves are almost like a monument worth preserving, like no other in the world. I am happy to support and be a part of the revivalist projects centered round the traditional crafts and textiles of India.”
he event curated by Abeer Gupta, Suchitra Balasubramanyam and Dr. Anamika Pathak, has over 100 objects on display under 6 sections including artifacts from the private collections.
