Sari ‘warriors’ Sarita and Sudha to talk about the journey of the colourful fabric in Singapore

The sari is one of the longest surviving garments in the history of textiles.

The many yards of colourful fabric that go into a sari can evoke both timeless elegance and avant-garde chic. To coincide with the celebration of Deepavali in Singapore, two Indian women are presenting a talk titled A Lighter Side of History.

The sari “warriors” – Ms Sarita Alurkar-Sriram and Ms Sudha Kanago – will bring to life the ancient journey of the Indian sari, from weaves to colourful myths, draping styles, symbolic motifs, Singapore’s own sari story, and more.

The talk will be held on Oct 29 from 2pm to 4pm at the National Museum of Singapore.

It will delve into how this unstitched garment has woven itself into Singapore’s history, from the time Indian women first came to this country and helped in nation-building, to how it was a traded commodity when Singapore became a booming trading port.

Saris are very much a part of Singapore’s heritage and cultural legacy along with the Chinese cheongsam and Malay baju-kebaya and it is important that future generations of Singaporeans know the vastness and the richness of their unique heritage.

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Participants will also understand how relevant the sari is to the Indian community – how it acts as a symbol of identity and pride, a way of connecting within the community, a living heritage.

Ms Sarita is a marketing professional who has been captivated by the “unstitched piece of cloth” for years.

Armed with extensive research on India’s rich handwoven textile traditions, she has given talks at the Asian Civilisation Museum, the National Library Board’s Central Public Library, and other libraries and forums in Singapore and abroad.

Ms Sudha is a corporate professional from the healthcare industry. Her passion for historical literature, textiles and travel to remote parts of India have helped her connect her research on textiles to the cultural context of their origin. She has given talks on the different weaves from India to textile enthusiasts.

She and Ms Sarita share their ongoing research on the sari on their Facebook page “The Timeless Appeal of the Indian Sari”.

Those keen to attend the talk can register at the following link: https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/a-lighter-side-of-history-the-timeless-appeal-of-the-indian-sari-tickets-28136943355

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