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Jamdani Exposition Showcases Bangladeshi Weave in Delhi
Imagine a beautiful fabric called Jamdani, made by hand in Bangladesh.
This fabric is so special that it's like magic!
The Bangladesh High Commission in Delhi has created a special show to display these beautiful Jamdani fabrics.
The show is in a museum and has very old pieces, some over 150 years old.
The show is open for a limited time and shows how the fabric is made by skilled craftspeople.
Famous designers and artists will be at the event and are excited to see it!
The Bangladesh High Commission in Delhi launched the first Jamdani exposition.
The exhibition showcases Jamdani weaving at the National Crafts Museum.
The exposition features work from master artisans, including two 150-year-old pieces.
The event includes live demonstrations by award-winning Jamdani weavers.
The exhibition runs until September 23rd.
- Who
- Bangladesh High Commission, master artisans, and designers.
- What
- Inauguration of the first-ever Jamdani exposition.
- Where
- National Crafts Museum, Delhi.
- When
- Inaugurated on Friday and will remain open until September 23.
- Why
- To showcase the beauty and artistry of Jamdani weave from Bangladesh.
Key facts
- Event
- Jamdani Exposition
- Location
- National Crafts Museum, Delhi
- Inauguration Date
- Friday
- Exhibition Duration
- Until September 23
- Featured Weave
- Jamdani
- Origin
- Bangladesh
- Key Attendees
- Designers, cultural figures, and artisans
Quotes
Chandrashekhar Bheda
Renowned Indian craft and textile revivalist
“Its sheer transparency and delicacy are like weaving magic that floats in the air.”
thestatesman.com
“Jamdani cannot be replicated by machine.”
thestatesman.com
M Riaz Hamidullah
Bangladesh’s High Commissioner to India
“During our Independence Day anniversary celebrations this year, we displayed a few Jamdanis.”
thestatesman.com
“The overwhelming response inspired us to take it a step further.”
thestatesman.com
Sources
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