Shefali Vaidya has been a beacon of Indian culture, tradition, and aesthetics. Now, she's here to share her intricate understanding of this timeless garment in Prachyam’s Indiclass.
1: Introducing the Speaker
Shefali Vaidya's lifelong exploration of Indian textiles, revealing diverse cultural aesthetics.
2: The Connoisseur of Divine threads !
What made Shefali Vaidya get interested in Indian Textile? Why does she like sarees so much?
3: India’s Ancient Fashion Science
Weaving is the original make in india craft. Did you know, India was the first country to colour cloth? Indigo gets its name from India.
4: Tracing the Evolution of Sarees
Did you know there are almost 80 different ways of wearing a saree? And where does the saree word come from?
5: Northern Weaves : Sarees Uttara Bharat
Every state has its own different type of weave which is drawn from the cultural influences and nature around the weaving cluster.
6: Sarees of South India
All the types of sarees have their own set of esthetics. This esthetics involved the history and geography of the place.
7: Sarees from North East
In the North eastern states of India, weaving is the part and parcel of their life. The north eastern weaves are very colourful and it's a big part of their tribal culture.
8: Handlooms vs Powerlooms
What is the real difference between the handloom and powerloom? And why is the younger generation not getting into handloom weaving?
9: Materials of Traditional Indian Clothing
India is the only country, which has four types of silks. Every part of India has fibres, which are more suited to its climates.
10: Mughals gave us Fashion?
No other country than India has such an unbroken Tradition of weaving. Despite the islamic invasion, Indian weaving tradition continues to hold true to the original aesthetics.
11: Sarees as Living Art
In the context of Socio-Cultural Aspects of Indian Clothing, weaving is more than just a profession for many people in India; it's a form of meditation.
12: Symbolism Associated with Sarees
Our gods are very choosy. They all have their own colours. All the colours have deep cultural meaning to it.
13: Why Wear a Saree?
Indian women should embrace the saree once again. It is a part of our tradition; it was our past, it is our present; let's make it our future as well.
