Chanderinama
Chanderi sarees, once patronized by royal families, gained mainstream popularity in the last quarter of the 20th century.
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Chanderi sarees, once patronized by royal families, gained mainstream popularity in the last quarter of the 20th century.
Synopsis
Chanderi, a town in Madhya Pradesh, is renowned for its handwoven sarees. These garments have a history that stretches back to the time of local sultans. The documentary traces the evolution of Chanderi sarees from royal patronage to their rise in mainstream fashion in the late 20th century. A Dhrupad recital, “jhini bini chadariya” by the Gundecha brothers, provides a musical backdrop throughout this narrative.
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