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Time of India
09-08-2025
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- Time of India
Sari, photo expo in Coimbatore to conclude today
Coimbatore: A two-day curated sari and photo exhibition titled 'Nesavu' was inaugurated at Kumaraguru Institutions here on Saturday as part of the National Handloom Day celebrations. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The event also features panel discussions. The sari expo features a decades-old wedding sari, cotton saris and silk saris from the Coimbatore region and the visitors were taken through the unique stories associated with them. The exhibitions are curated by Shakti Creativity and Culture Centre. One of the exhibits was a sari called 'Mayil Thogai'. Designed by Dharmaraj, a weaver belonging to the Silk Village Handloom Training Research Institute, and woven by Sirumugai weavers, about 1,64,432 colours were used to produce its hues. Its border features the seven wonders of the world as well. Exhibit titled 'Ethics' focuses on conscious weaving, showcasing saris made with organic cotton and natural dyes. Another exhibit titled 'Devanga Community' is a tribute to the traditional weaving community, showcasing their customs and rich heritage. The exhibition would be open for visitors on Sunday from 10am to 6 pm.
The Hindu
09-08-2025
- General
- The Hindu
‘Nesavu' brings alive Handloom artistry of Western Tamil Nadu at Kumaraguru Institutions
Exquisite patterns showcasing vibrancy of artistry in the handloom products specialised in Western region surfaced on Saturday at 'Nesavu', a celebration of the National Handloom Day by the Kumaraguru Institutions. Curated by the Shakti Creativity and Culture Initiative, the event reflected a blend of documentation, devotion, and rediscovery, aiming to archive and honour the lives, memories, and meaning woven into each saree. 'The initiative is heartening at a juncture when handloom sarees are staring at extinction. The younger generation, through the event, has given hope that the artistry could be sustained,' said Thangavel, a prominent weaver of Bhavani in Erode district, who inaugurated the event along with another senior co-weaver P. Sathivel, and a host of dignitaries, including Sujani Balu, former president of the Crafts Council of Tamil Nadu, and Padmini Tolat Balram, Handloom Designer. Students of Fashion Technology in Kumaraguru College of Technology (KCT) gained deep insights into the cultural and historical significance of the sarees at the exhibition titled 'Akkarai: Ecosophy of Sarees', underscoring a deep reverence for the craft. A section devoted to 'The Devanga Community' was a tribute to the traditional weaving community, whose history is rooted and deeply intertwined with the loom. It spoke of their customs, such as the yellow wedding saree, which represents their rich heritage. The event also featured a display of sarees in 'Weavers collection' that are 'kept not to be worn but to be remembered'. The one on 'Ethics' focused on conscious weaving, showcasing sarees made with organic cotton and natural dyes that reflect a philosophy of sustainable creation. A special display dedicated to the research of Prof. Balaram showcased her work on reviving natural dye techniques, featuring a prominent blue saree dyed with indigo, symbolising the innovative efforts to revitalise traditional methods. A discussion 'Journey of the Saree' that followed brought together panellists from diverse backgrounds to trace the saree's evolution from humble cotton to a treasured cultural symbol, celebrating the rich artisan and market ecosystem of Coimbatore. Moderated by Shobhana Kumar, a poet and founder of Small Differences, the discussion involved panellists Pankaja Srinivasan, a Coimbatore-based writer; Paras Jain, Director of Mahaveers; Prof. Balaram; and Shivaswami, a textile dyer from Negamam.
