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t2 checks out Kamala’s Poila Baisakh offering

Poila Baisakh exhibition Where: Kamala, the retail outlet of Crafts Council of India, ICCR, 9A Ho Chi Minh Sarani When: March 17 to 24 (Sunday open), 10am to 7pm What to expect: Saris, dress material, dupattas, blouse pieces, bags and jewellery. The saris are available in hand-block-printed mul and Kota, silk-by-cotton ikat, Mangalgiri, Telia, Maheshwari, Chanderi, Tangail, Jamdani, matka, tussore, Begumpuri and Dhaniakhali.

TT Bureau Published 16.03.18, 12:00 AM
These silk Mangalgiris can be paired with a crop top or a contrast blouse. Rs 3,500 to 5,000
 

What: Poila Baisakh exhibition
Where: Kamala, the retail outlet of Crafts Council of India, ICCR, 9A Ho Chi Minh Sarani
When: March 17 to 24 (Sunday open), 10am to 7pm
What to expect: Saris, dress material, dupattas, blouse pieces, bags and jewellery. The saris are available in hand-block-printed mul and Kota, silk-by-cotton ikat, Mangalgiri, Telia, Maheshwari, Chanderi, Tangail, Jamdani, matka, tussore, Begumpuri and Dhaniakhali.

Organiser speak: “People look forward to this exhibition because they get a great collection of saris from all over the country under one roof. The range has increased this year,” said Kasturi Gupta Menon, president, Crafts Council of India.

For an evening look, team a tribal neckpiece with this cotton sari with a Jamdani border. Rs 4,350
 
A silk-by-cotton sari from Phulia to usher in the Bengali New Year. Rs 3,050
 
For a day look in summer, this Kalamkari sari from Srikalahasti (Andhra Pradesh) spells comfort. 
Rs 4,000
 
A range of cotton and silk Gadwal saris from Telangana. Perfect for special occasions. Rs 4,500 to Rs 10,000
 
Dress material from all over India. Rs 150 to Rs 500 per metre
 
Cotton and tussore Kalamkari dupattas and scarves from Srikalahasti. Pair with a solid-coloured kurti or dress. Rs 500 to Rs 5,000
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Text: Malancha Dasgupta
Pictures: Rashbehari Das

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