Written by Kimi Dangor |Updated: April 19, 2019 12:59:55 am
Golden hour
Textile revivalists Swati & Sunaina on mapping the link between Tibetan monasteries and Banarasi weavers, and converting the revered Gyaser silk brocade into saris
FOR Kolkata-based Swati Agarwal and Sunaina Jalan, the sari has always been more than just a six-yard sartorial statement. They’ve variously called their handloom explorations a labour of love, a passion project, even an academic obsession. Since the sisters-in-law officially launched their eponymous label Swati & Sunaina in 2015 they’ve been known for creating exemplary real zari saris. Woven with 98.5 per cent purity of silver with gold plating, their limited edition creations have aimed at becoming heirloom pieces for textile connoisseurs. And with their latest collection“Between land and the sky, woven gold from Gyaser tradition” on exhibit at Gallery Maskara in Colaba, Mumbai, they’ve taken a step closer to elevating their craft to the level of high art.
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