Bangladesh sari weaving tradition hangs by a thread

Bangladesh's Tangail sari is fighting for survival as weavers warn that automation and economic pressures are pushing the centuries-old craft to the brink despite its global acclaim.With demand ...
Artnet

The First Museum Show on the Sari Unravels the Garment’s Evolution and Staying Power in 60 Spectacular Designs. See Them Here

The sari debuted in the Indus Valley around 2800 B.C.E. Here in the 21st century, it’s undergoing “conceivably its most rapid reinvention in its 5,000-year history,” according to the Design Museum in ...
The New York Times

How to Wear a Sari? A New Exhibition Counts the Ways.

“The Offbeat Sari” explores the influence and evolution of the traditional South Asian garment. By Phyllida Jay The sari, in essence, is a six- to nine-yard cloth draped freely around the body. But ...
Hypebeast

The Sari's Historical and Contemporary Significance Explored at London's Design Museum

“The men who spend their lives within the folds of the sari somehow intrinsically understand the nuances of gender,” reads a quote on display at the Design Museum’s new summer exhibition, The Offbeat ...
Mongabay

Banana fiber sari offers sustainable, biodegradable alternative in Bangladesh

The sari, a quintessential part of Bangladeshi culture and attire, is known for its vibrant colors and intricate designs. However, traditional sari production is often associated with ...