Draped in legacy, weaved in neighbourhood: A sold-out Bangladesh saree exhibition
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Draped in legacy, weaved in neighbourhood: A sold-out Bangladesh saree exhibition

Indian Express·2h ago·Positivity

What Happened

Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi inaugurated a handloom saree exhibition featuring 300 sarees from 50 weavers across 15 villages in Tangail and Pabna on April 18. The four-day showcase sold out completely within 24 hours, forcing early closure. High Commissioner Riaz Hamidullah called the unexpected demand unprecedented and unique.

Key Entities

Bangladesh High CommissionNew DelhiRiaz HamidullahTangailPabnahandloom sarees

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