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The finest in traditional Indian textiles
At Vastrabharana.
HISTORY DOES not record stitched garments till a fairly late date but garments made from fine cloth, with intricate weaves and designs, were very much part of ancient India. This was at a time when most of the Western world clothed itself in animal skins and fur and was yet to discover spinning and weaving.
Vastrabharana-2002 will, fro- m Tuesday, present the finest in traditional Indian textiles, at the Karnataka Chitrakala Parishat on Kumra Krupa Road. Thirty crafts units from 11 States will participate this year and exhibit jewellery and accessories as well. Film actress, Sridevi Kapoor, will inaugurate the event.
This year, there are textiles from Assam, including Tussar and Muga silk saris and the traditional sarong-like costume, ``Mekla-Chadar''. Specially revived Chettinad cotton saris from Tamil Nadu are also a first. Designer saris from South India include Kanjeevaram and Arni silks, cotton-silks and poly-cottons from Tamil Nadu, Ilkals and the exquisite Kasuti embroidery from Karnataka, Kerala cottons, and from Andhra Pradesh — Gadwals, Uppads, Ikats, Teliyas, Mangalagiris, Kalamkaris and Khadi. From Maharashtra have come woven Tussars and Paithanis and from Gujarat, Patolas, Bandinis and Ashavalli saris. Weaves from Benares, Dhakais, Jamdanis and Kantha embroidery from Bengal as well as vegetable-dyed, printed saris from Rajasthan, form part of the display.
The jewellery section this year features antique jewellery from South India, jewellery from North India, terracotta and silver jewellery.
Accessories include shawls from Gujarat and Kashmir, Kolhapuri chappals from the non-government organisation, AWAKE, and the unisex designer khadi kurtas.
Vastrabharana aims at preserving the rich design tradition of India, to facilitate product design and innovation to meet contemporary needs and to bridge the gap between crafts communities and the expanding market. The richness of designs and innovative quality of the weaves contribute to the success and popularity of the exhibition.
Started in 1993 by the Crafts Council of Karnataka, Vastrabharana is today a much-awaited event in Bangalore's calendar. The Crafts Council is also presenting an exhibition of Gombe Habba, a display of Dasara dolls at the Chitrakala Parishat. This will feature traditional and contemporary dolls including the rare life sized Nilu Gowri dolls that belong to the ``Gombe Thotti'' tradition of the Mysore Palace.
By Satyamurty K.
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