The Global Gara — Across Oceans and Flowing Silks
The Global Gara
Across Oceans and Flowing Silks
Ashdeen Lilaowala at the National Gallery of Modern Art,
Kala Ghoda, Mumbai ,India
In collaboration with UNESCO – PARZOR – and the Government of India
One hour (approx)
On Friday 3 Jan 2014, the Godrej India Culture Lab held a talk with designer Ashdeen Lilaowala in collaboration with the exhibition Across Oceans and Flowing Silks: From Canton to Bombay 18th to 20th Centuries that was held at the National Gallery of Modern Art, Mumbai.
An amalgamation of the cultures of Iran, China , India and Europe in a unique textile tradition and heritage: –
Gara inspired colors, motifs and symbols in modern Parsi embroidery
Have you seen my poem entitled Garas in my book Chiffon Saris? I can send you a copy if you give me your mailing address!