Emirati women, ambassadors’ wives try their hand at draping Indian sarees at Abu Dhabi event
Emirati women and the wives of ambassadors got a chance to experience India’s traditional saree during a cultural event in Abu Dhabi, where guests learnt about the garment’s hory, regional styles and different draping techniques.A cultural event in Abu Dhabi introduced Emirati women and ambassadors’ wives to India’s rich saree traditions. (Instagram/uae_spouses_of_ambassadors)(Also read: 11-year-old Egyptian girl beats 40 million students in Dubai reading contest, wins Dh500,000)According to a report Gulf News, the event, titled “Six Yards of India – The Saree Story”, was held on October 28 at the headquarters of the UAE General Women’s Union (GWU).Organised in collaboration with the Indian Embassy and the Diplomatic Group for Spouses of Ambassadors, the programme aimed to promote cultural exchange and showcase India’s textile heritage.Women try their hand at saree drapingReema Mahajan, founder of Indian Women in Dubai, a community comprising more than 150,000 members, introduced guests to the hory and cultural significance of sarees before conducting a live draping demonstration.”Our objective was to present India’s culture to them through saree,” Mahajan told Gulf News.The presentation featured traditional sarees from different Indian states, including Banarasi silk, Kanchipuram silk, Mysore silk, Kerala Kasavu, Bandhani, Kalamkari and Bengal’s Tant sarees.Guests were also introduced to regional draping styles, including Nauvari and Seedha Pallu.”We wanted to share the stories and diversity behind these regional traditions,” Mahajan said.The event also featured an interactive stall where non-Indian women could try wearing sarees and take photographs. Ready-to-wear sarees were made available to simplify the experience.Indian dance, fashion and cuisine on displayBeyond traditional clothing, the programme featured a presentation London-based Indian fashion designer Kaushik Velendra, titled “Threads of Tomorrow – India Fashion, Reimagined”.(Also read:
