Organizer: Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Partners: General Women’s Union and Diplomatic Group for Spouses of Ambassadors.
Key speakers: Reema Mahajan (Indian Women Association) and fashion designer Kaushik Velendra.
Cultural elements: Bharatanatyam dance, film, quiz, art exhibition, food tasting.
Saree varieties showcased: Banarasi silk, Kanchipuram silk, Mysore silk, Kerala Kasavu, Bandhani, Kalamkari, Bengal’s Tant, Nauvari drape, Seedha Pallu drape.
The program featured a talk on the history of sarees, a fashion session on modern Indian design, a Bharatanatyam dance demonstration, and a film and quiz about India.
Visitors experienced an exhibition of various regional saree weaves such as Banarasi, Kanchipuram, Mysore, Kerala Kasavu, Bandhani, Kalamkari, and Bengal’s Tant, as well as different draping styles like Nauvari and Seedha Pallu.
The event also included Indian art displays and a tasting of Indian cuisine.
Want to learn even more? Click here to read the full story!