India's Cultural History as Told Through its Quintessential Garment, the Sari

01/02/2025 1h 13min

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In this episode of The India Briefing, hosts Mukulika Banerjee and Pragya Tiwari delve into the enduring legacy of the sari with author and publisher Malvika Singh. Her latest book, Saris of Memory, intertwines her personal life story with India’s post-independence journey, using the sari as a central motif.The discussion explores the sari's role as a modern garment, its functionality, cultural identity, and potential for empowerment, while also addressing the challenges faced by artisans and the need for institutional support to preserve India's rich textile heritage.Produced by Oijo Media Pvt Ltd | www.oijo.inShow Notes -Saris of Memory by Malvika Singhhttps://www.yali.store/products/saris-of-memory?srsltid=AfmBOorvoCB_7bhNe0WmiOGQ8XCwcDdXZ4CjuhjEB2wYU_3fegVXdT9X The Sari by Mukulika Banerjee and Daniel Millerhttps://www.amazon.in/Sari-Mukulika-Banerjee/dp/1859737323 Pupul Jayakar https://mapacademy.io/article/pupul-jayakar/ Martand Singhhttps://mapacademy.io/article/martand-singh/ Rajiv Sethihttps://khojstudios.org/supporter/rajiv-sethi-scenographers/ Ahalya Matthanhttps://www.theregistryofsarees.com/ Rehwa Society https://rehwasociety.org/ Sally Holkarhttps://mapacademy.io/article/sally-holkar/ Laila Tyabjihttps://mapacademy.io/article/laila-tyabji/ Dastakarhttps://www.dastkar.org/about-us/ Uzrammahttps://www.india-seminar.com/2003/523/523%20uzramma.htm Khadi and Village Industries Corporationhttps://www.kvic.gov.in/kvicres/index.php Crafts Council of Indiahttps://www.craftscouncilofindia.in/ Shama Pawarhttps://baromarket.in/collections/shama-pawar Jaya Jaitlyhttps://mapacademy.io/article/jaya-jaitly/ Dolly Jain (Instagram)https://www.instagram.com/dolly.jain/?hl=en