Priya Khanchandani, the museum’s head of curatorial, leads the showcase bringing together more than 90 examples of saris on loan from designers and studios across India.
The exhibition will unfold in three parts, covering the themes of transformations, identity and resistance and new materialities.Getty Images
“This is not ceremonial wear or something religious or for special occasions. This is street culture and everyday wear in which young people are expressing themselves and it’s extremely relevant,” added Khanchandani, explaining that the sari is a tool which women use to express and empower themselves. She referenced images of women skateboarding and mountain climbing in the garment.
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