Archive · 23 Sep 2025
Jamdani Exposition in Delhi Showcases Bangladeshi Weaving
Imagine a really beautiful, see-through cloth made by weaving tiny patterns.
This special cloth, called jamdani, comes from Bangladesh and is made by skilled weavers.
They use special looms and a lot of math to create the designs.
An exhibition in Delhi showed off these amazing saris, some of which are very old.
The exhibition, co-curated by experts from India and Bangladesh, brought together these delicate fabrics to showcase the beauty of the ancient weaving tradition.
These creations are made by families who live near the Sitalakhya river.
The exhibition hopes to show how the art of jamdani weaving can be celebrated and preserved in the face of machine-made goods.
The Jamdani Exposition features master artisans showcasing jamdani saris.
The exhibition is co-curated by Indian and Bangladeshi craft revivalists.
Over 100 saris are on display, including rare antique pieces.
Jamdani weaving has roots dating back to the 15th century.
The exhibition celebrates the shared textile heritage between India and Bangladesh.
- Who
- Master artisans and weavers from Bangladesh
- What
- Jamdani Exposition showcasing fine jamdani saris.
- When
- Closing Tuesday (article published before)
- Where
- National Crafts Museum in Delhi, India
- Why
- To celebrate and revive the art of jamdani weaving, and exhibit the cultural heritage of Bangladesh.
- Event
- Jamdani Exposition
- Location
- National Crafts Museum, Delhi
- Co-Curators
- Chandrashekhar Bheda, Chandrashekhar Saha
- Featuring
- Over 100 jamdani saris, including two 150-year-old pieces
- Artisans
- Master weavers from Bangladesh
- Key Weavers
- Mohammad Jamal Hossain, Mohammad Sajeeb