Gaurang Shah to host 'Kalpavriksha - Sari Art Show'

Textile revivalist Gaurang Shah, who has been working with traditional weaves to revive various forms of saris belonging to different states, is all set to host an exhibition of Jamdani art through 'Kalpavriksha - Sari Art Show' from December 10 to 12, 2015 in Apparao Galleries.

Taking a cue from the theme Kalpavriksha - Tree of Life, the saris to be showcased in the gallery are the allegorical portrayal of ‘Tree Of Life’ through an opulent collection of Indian textile in the traditional art of weaving Jamdani . Shah through the ‘Tree of Life’ concept hhas worked on some of the exquisite and complex variety of Indian embroideries such as Kantha of West Bengal, Zardosi from Hyderabad, Kasuti of Hubli, Marodi of Rajasthan, Chikankari of Lucknow, Kashidakari of Kashmir, Bandhani from Kutch and Parsi Gara from Mumbai.

The aim behind organising this show is to create awareness among the people about these long lost weaving and embroidery techniques. After launch of his first flagship store in Hyderabad in 2010, Shah’s works have received a celebrity fashion following, who include Vidya Balan, Sonam Kapoor, Kirron Kher, Kajal Aggarwal, Amala Paul, Tapsee Pannu, among others. His other stores are spread across Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata and Mumbai.