Archive · 12 Aug 2025
Maharashtra's Paithani Saris to be Displayed in London Museum
The Victoria and Albert Museum in London will soon showcase Maharashtra's Paithani saris, a famous type of traditional clothing.
This was discussed during a visit by Maharashtra's Cultural Affairs Minister, who is also in London to bring back the sword of a Maratha commander.
They talked about more textile exhibitions in the future.
Also, the museum will help advise a new museum being built in Mumbai.
The minister secured the sword which will arrive in Mumbai on August 18th.
Victoria and Albert Museum will display Maharashtra's Paithani saris.
Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar discussed the display with the museum's director.
Discussions include future exhibitions of handloom textiles.
The museum will cooperate as a consulting expert for a new state museum in Mumbai.
Shelar is in London to acquire Raghuji Raje Bhosale's sword.
- Who
- Maharashtra's Cultural Affairs Minister and the Victoria and Albert Museum.
- What
- Victoria and Albert Museum to display Paithani saris and cooperate with a museum in Mumbai.
- When
- Discussions took place during the minister's visit.
- Where
- London (Victoria and Albert Museum) and Mumbai (future state museum).
- Why
- To promote cultural exchange and preserve historical artifacts.
- Museum
- Victoria and Albert Museum
- Sari Type
- Paithani
- Minister
- Ashish Shelar
- Sword Acquisition
- Raghuji Bhosale's sword
- Sword Arrival
- August 18th
Sources
Historic Sword Of Raje Raghuji Bhonsle Returns To Maharashtra After Auction In London
Historic sword of legendary Maratha Commander Raghuji Bhosale secured by government
Maharashtra Secures Historic Sword Of Raghuji Bhosale In London Auction; To Arrive In Mumbai On August 18
Maha govt buys Raghuji Bhosale's historic sword in auction
