A Celebration of Textile Creations – Amazing Yards

Seeped deep into the fabric of our culture, is that uniquely diverse world of art and craftsmanship – the Indian textile. From wool and carpets in Kashmir, tie and dye from Rajasthan, brocade from Banaras, muslin weaves of Bengal, Kanchipuram silk in Tamil Nadu – the industry is a flourishing testimony to the talent, skill, diversity and cultural significance of textile to the Indian people.

Amazing Yards, an initiative by Sahachari Foundation Events is an effort to present the depth, expanse and significance of Indian textiles and the noble work being done to preserve craft forms and promote the artisan.

‘Amazing Yards’ is an opportunity where shoppers can avail of a variety of traditional textile patterns seamlessly fused and created for the modern consumer, with the choice of buying material in yardage as well as styled outfits.A two-day event, Amazing Yards will take place on  23rd October in association with the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel. The exhbit is Open To All.

“Amazing Yards” is dedicated to the spirit and artistry of the ‘kaarigar’. Twenty-two revivalist-designers who have been involved with keeping traditional textiles alive, will showcase specially designed couture creations in silks, brocades, tussars, tie and dye, weaves and embroidered fabrics embodying styles from across the country. Textile on display / sale include “Upada” Saris by Bina Rao, Jamdani & Tangails by Darshan Shah, Venkatgiri by Ghanshyam Sarode, Shawls by Jyotika Jhalani, Benarasis by Meera Kumar, Lucknowi Chikankari by Meera & Muzzaffar Ali, Chanderis by Ravi Koli, Leheriyas & Bandhanis by Tyeb Khan amongts others (complete list below).

Distinguishing India through colour, texture, skill and design, the Indian textile has long been a source of pride, heritage and trade; Amazing Yards is homage to that.

Participating textile revivalists: