Artists reimagine Kanjeevaram saris in ‘Journey and Exile’ showcase at Asian Art Museum, USA

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Sari designed by Shirin Nijhawan’s titled Ganesha, is resplendent successful  a riot of colours, enhanced by embroidery by creator  Prabha Narasimhan.

Sari designed by Shirin Nijhawan’s titled Ganesha, is resplendent successful a riot of colours, enhanced by embroidery by creator Prabha Narasimhan. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

“A sari is ne'er chopped to acceptable 1 circumstantial pistillate who drapes it, but is simply a treasured inheritance. Each sari has a communicative to tell. The sari—18 feet successful length—is an unstitched marvel worn by women crossed each walks of life, from labourers to queens,” says creator and curator Vara Ramakrishnan.

She precocious showcased 34 saris featuring artwork by artists and maestro weavers for a one-day accumulation held astatine the Asian Art Museum, San Francisco, USA.

Published - April 24, 2026 04:16 p.m. IST

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