In this episode of The India Briefing, hosts Mukulika Banerjee and Pragya Tiwari delve into the enduring legacy of the sari with author and publisher Malvika Singh. Her latest book, Saris of Memory, intertwines her personal life story with India’s post-independence journey, using the sari as a central motif.

The discussion explores the sari's role as a modern garment, its functionality, cultural identity, and potential for empowerment, while also addressing the challenges faced by artisans and the need for institutional support to preserve India's rich textile heritage.

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Show Notes -

Saris of Memory by Malvika Singh

https://www.yali.store/products/saris-of-memory?srsltid=AfmBOorvoCB_7bhNe0WmiOGQ8XCwcDdXZ4CjuhjEB2wYU_3fegVXdT9X 

The Sari by Mukulika Banerjee and Daniel Miller

https://www.amazon.in/Sari-Mukulika-Banerjee/dp/1859737323 

Pupul Jayakar 

https://mapacademy.io/article/pupul-jayakar/ 

Martand Singh

https://mapacademy.io/article/martand-singh/ 

Rajiv Sethi

https://khojstudios.org/supporter/rajiv-sethi-scenographers/ 

Ahalya Matthan

https://www.theregistryofsarees.com/ 

Rehwa Society 

https://rehwasociety.org/ 

Sally Holkar

https://mapacademy.io/article/sally-holkar/ 

Laila Tyabji

https://mapacademy.io/article/laila-tyabji/ 

Dastakar

https://www.dastkar.org/about-us/ 

Uzramma

https://www.india-seminar.com/2003/523/523%20uzramma.htm 

Khadi and Village Industries Corporation

https://www.kvic.gov.in/kvicres/index.php 

Crafts Council of India

https://www.craftscouncilofindia.in/ 

Shama Pawar

https://baromarket.in/collections/shama-pawar 

Jaya Jaitly

https://mapacademy.io/article/jaya-jaitly/ 

Dolly Jain (Instagram)

https://www.instagram.com/dolly.jain/?hl=en