The Maheshwari dazzles
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The saris of Madhya Pradesh are on display at two places in the city.
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Photo K. V. Srinivasan.
ETHNIC: At Mrignayanee.
Soft and ethereal, the Maheshwari sari, known for its intricate pattern was designed by special weavers from Malwa at the behest of Rani Ahilya Bai as a gift for the Peshwas! Retaining much of the traditional charm, the Maheshwari has lent itself to changes. The traditional deep reds, greens and blues happily coexist with the `new' palette of pastel hues, `butties' and broad borders. Also it has absorbed `designer' inputs.
Two pre-Deepavali city exhibitions celebrate the many moods of the fabled Maheshwari. Mrignayanee's festival Maheshwari Mela which opened at its premises (TNSB Complex, Luz Church Road, Chennai) on October 13 has a wealth of block printed saris, dupattas, material in cotton, silk, cotton-silk combinations and in tissue.
"Celebration of Colour," the three-day exhibition of Maheshwari saris, dupattas, fabric and shawls created by `REHWA opens at Appa Rao Galleries, (7, Wallace Gardens, Third Street) Chennai-600006) on October 17. A reputed NGO, REHWA'S role in the revival of Maheswari saris isone of the most inspiring success stories of recent decades. The Maheshwari shawls are particularly eye catching at the exhibition.
PUSHPA CHARI
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