The Saree Shopping Walk
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The Saree Shopping Walk, takes you on a magical artistic journey of the Saree universe of India. We walk to some of Delhi’s best Saree stores to discover the matrix of traditional hand-woven sarees as well as their contemporary counterparts.
The walk, led by Himanshu Verma, aka The Saree Man of India, is a learning trip, to know more about traditional weaves, drape them away! And carry on walking!
Places visited
- Connaught Place – State Emporia, Nalli
- South Extension – Nalli, Fabindia, Ushnak Mal Mool Chand, Raisons and others
Duration: 4 hours
Mode of Commuting: Wheels
Meeting Point: Customized
Timings: Customized
Note: A longer full day Saree shopping walk can also be arranged on request.
Images (click to enlarge)
Styles of Saree draping – M.V Dhurandhar
The Gujarati Saree – A 19th century photograph
Nau-vari / 9 yard Maharashtrian Saree
Women in Sarees, 1912, ASI Collection
State Emporia Complex, Baba Kharag Singh Marg
Orissa State Emporium
Nalli Sarees, the legendary
At Nalli Sarees
Patan Patola, a double Ikat weave from Gujarat
Kanjeevaram Sarees being woven, photo: McKay Savage
