Republic Day 2024: 1,900 Varieties Of Sarees From Across Country On Display At Parade
On Friday, attendees and onlookers at the 75th Republic Day parade enjoyed a captivating spectacle as "Anant Sutra," a distinctive installation on Kartavya Path, showcased 1,900 sarees and drapes representing various regions across the country.
As per Union culture ministry officials, Anant Sutra, The Endless Thread, is a visually stunning tribute to the saree, India¡¯s timeless gift to the fashion world.The installation positioned on Kartavya Path showcased nearly 1,900 sarees and drapes mounted at a height with wooden frames. It also has QR codes that can be scanned to know the details about the weaving and embroidery arts used.?
This is the Ministry of Culture¡¯s tribute on behalf of the nation to the women power of India and the millions of weavers of India who have kept this timeless tradition alive through the ages passing the skill through generations, the official added.?
Watch the beautiful sarees on display at the Republic Day parade:?
The curated exhibition aimed to honor the weavers and artists who, with unwavering dedication, crafted these beautiful drapes, preserving the timeless handloom tradition as a tribute to the women of the nation.?The installation also included a 150-year-old saree.
The Govt' saree surprise truly took the onlookers by surprise
