Archive · 3 Jan 2026
Sut te Saah: Phulkari Exhibition in New Delhi
In New Delhi, there's a special exhibition called 'Sut te Saah' at Latitude 28.
It shows beautiful old textiles called phulkaris and baghs from a place called Punjab, which was divided long ago.
These textiles were made by women and tell stories about their lives, like weddings, having babies, and daily routines.
The exhibition has over 40 rare pieces, some of which are very old and colorful.
They were used in special ceremonies and as decorations in homes.
The exhibition is a way to remember the women who made these textiles and to show how important they are to history and culture.
It's also a tribute to Bhavna Kakar's mother, who took care of these textiles for many years.
The exhibition 'Sut te Saah: Stories Woven in Phulkari' features over 40 rare phulkaris and baghs from pre-Partition Punjab.
The textiles are from the Majha, Doaba, and Malwa regions and date back to the early 18th century.
Notable pieces include a vibrant ochre chope, Vari da baghs, a Chattis Dabba bagh, and a Darshan Dwara with architectural motifs.
The exhibition is curated by Shreya Sharma and presented by gallerist Bhavna Kakar, drawing from the collections of Amit Hansraj and Brig. Surinder and Shyama Kakar.
The phulkaris and baghs reflect moments in the lives of women, such as birth, marriage, and daily domestic life, and are displayed in three segments: Sankraman, Vishvaas ate Katha, and Rihaish.
- Who
- Gallerist Bhavna Kakar and curator Shreya Sharma
- What
- An exhibition of rare phulkaris and baghs from pre-Partition Punjab
- When
- On display until 26 January
- Where
- Latitude 28, New Delhi
- Why
- To showcase the history, cultural significance, and personal stories embedded in phulkaris and baghs
- Exhibition Name
- Sut te Saah: Stories Woven in Phulkari
- Location
- Latitude 28, New Delhi
- Curator
- Shreya Sharma
- Gallerist
- Bhavna Kakar
- Duration
- Until 26 January
- Collections Featured
- Amit Hansraj and Brig. Surinder and Shyama Kakar
- Regions Represented
- Majha, Doaba, and Malwa regions of pre-Partition Punjab
- Notable Pieces
- Ochre chope, Vari da baghs, Chattis Dabba bagh, Darshan Dwara