VIRAASAT
SARI FESTIVAL - ART AND CULTURE
News:
Second phase of Viraasat
sari festival begins
What's
in the news?
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Around 90 traditional weavers from across
the country will exhibit and sell handcrafted varieties of saris at the Handloom Haat at Janpath in New Delhi
from January 3 as part of the second phase of the sari festival, organised by
the Union Textile Ministry.
Key
takeaways:
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The event is named as 'Viraasat'
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Organised by: Union Textile Ministry.
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Aim:
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To bring renewed focus on the age-old
traditions of sari weaving and to improve
earnings of the handloom community.
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Features:
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Weavers will exhibit and sell handcrafted
varieties of saris such as tie and dye, Chikan-embroidered, hand-block saris,
Kalamkari-printed, Ajrakh, Kantha and Phulkari saris during the festival.