VARANATION: Bharat Kala Bhavan and Textile Design Center, Banaras Hindu University (BHU) jointly held an interactive speaking series on the ‘Banarasi Handloom’ starting from July 26 to August 4, and an exhibition on August 7 to commemorate the National Handloom Day 6.
According to a spokesman for Bhu Rajesh Singh, the series of talks will include the winner of the National Award ‘Ustad Weavers’ Haji Shahid Junaid, Peer Mohammad, Naseem Ahmad and Shahid Ansari, who will share their experiences in the banusation technique, Jamdaani, Baluchari and Gyasar.
The main objective behind the serial conversation is to celebrate various styles and techniques behind the banana saree.
All programs will be held in the exhibition hall at Bharat when Bhavan who participated in the Covid-19 protocol.
The event will also air telecast on the Facebook page Bharat when Bhavan along with direct Instagram sessions.
Every episode will be uploaded on Youtube Bharat’s official channel when Bhavan for people who miss live shows.