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Indian Express
5 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
‘Slight dip, not drastic': Amid diplomatic tensions, Bangladesh traders continue to find buyers in Kolkata
Written by Anisha Ghosh and Parthivee Mukherji Amidst the ongoing political and diplomatic tensions between India and Bangladesh, saree traders from across the eastern borders are not only continuing their active participation in The India International Grand Trade Fair (IIGTF) 2025 at the Science City Ground in Kolkata — a major trade event — but are also selling in other major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. The ongoing diplomatic unease follows the student movement in Bangladesh that forced the resignation of Sheikh Hasina in August last year, following which she fled to India. In Kolkata, commerce seems to have a fluctuating relationship with politics. Many Bangladeshi traders are still selling famous sarees like Dhakai Jamdani, Muslin and Tangail, which are loved by Indian buyers for their beauty and craftsmanship. Indian customers are showing strong interest and buying these sarees in large numbers. Ayat Jamdani's Rohan, a Bangladeshi trader at IIGTF, said, 'We started business 40 years ago. We have our own production in Dhaka, Narayanganj. The business was better in our grandparents' era as people didn't have access to online shopping then.' He added, 'Due to digitisation, we have faced a major dip in sales. In fact, business was better before the Covid-induced pandemic. Nowadays, it's mostly the repeat customers who drive sales.' Md Naseeruddin Opu, another Bangladeshi saree trader at the IIGTF said, 'There hasn't been a drastic change. Traders from India go to Bangladesh and vice-versa. That is how it should be.' 'There are two out of 100 people who talk of the conflict between the two countries and say they won't buy from us but that apart, everything is fine. We have been participating in this fair for the last 30 years. It's just that business was better before. Although Durga Puja is around the corner, the response is not up to the mark,' he added. Md Nazmul Khan, a trader who focuses on Jamdani sarees, said before Hasina left Bangladesh, business was better in his country. 'I love Indian culture, but the problem is, I can't stay here,' he said. (Anisha Ghosh and Parthivee Mukherji are interns with The Indian Express)
Hindustan Times
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
MP Priya Saroj attends Kuldeep Yadav's engagement party in a simple black gold saree, minimal makeup
Priya Saroj, Samajwadi Party MP, attended the engagement ceremony of cricketer Kuldeep Yadav and his fiancée Vanshika. Priya Saroj, one of the youngest MPs at the age of 26, is also set to marry Indian cricketer Rinku Singh. For Kuldeep's engagement party, she wore an elegant saree, staying true to timeless classic styling. The bash was held in Lucknow on June 4. ALSO READ: Kuldeep Yadav introduces his gorgeous fiancée Vanshika at engagement bash; bride-to-be dazzles in a silk lehenga Priya wore a black and gold saree with intricate floral and geometric prints. Keeping the look both coordinated and grounded, the blouse was solid black with a matching gold border. The only accessory was a pearl necklace. In tune with the minimalistic yet sophisticated styling, she left her hair open in a simple side part. In the age of sequin sarees, Priya's look is a reminder that a textile-first saree, steeped in culture, whether Kanjivaram or Banarasi, still remains unmatched. While it may be tempting to look like a hotshot mirrorball by going hyper-bejewelled with sequins and mirrorwork, occasionally taking the textile-first route will lead you to discover a whole treasure trove of patterns and fabrics that India has to offer, from Gujarat's Bandhani and Bengal's Dhakai Jamdani to Mysore silk. The options are truly endless. While there's nothing wrong with sequin sarees or the gradient, monochrome styles that currently dominate the saree landscape, choosing a traditional weave has its own inherent glory as it becomes a statement accessory in itself (imagine Kanjivaram's rich, silky sheen, thick borders or the handiwork of patola saree). And who said style's ground rules, like maintaining silhouette, get compromised with traditional fabrics, pushing people into the arms of contemporary materials? A muslin Jamdani saree, for instance, has the same sheer elegance that's just as fluid or delicate as tissue or organza (if not more). For every beloved contemporary trend, there's a far better match in India's textiles. Priya's look is a perfect example of this sartorial vision in action. A style that's rooted in Indian textile, showcasing how a saree look can be both stylish and traditional. ALSO READ: Saree on a date? Celebrity draper Dolly Jain shares 5 tips to keep it stylish
