To get a taste of how ancient parsi embroidery has been adapted to suit contemporary tastes. The Guide suggests drop by at Perveez Aggarwal's My Beautiful Embroideries sale
"Drop by to see the ancient art of Parsi Gara embroidery on sarees, shawls, stoles and scarves. The design, colours and motifs are a mix of Chinese and Indian influences."
The original Garas were richly embroidered sarees brought to India from China, by Parsi traders.
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The embroidery usually covered the whole length of the fabric with sprays of flowers, winding creepers, fruits, and birds on them.
"I have adapted the design to suit contemporary tastes. Peacocks, birds, roses and pagodas are embroidered on the fabric," she says about the collection that's priced between Rs 4,500 and Rs 50,000.
On: August 10 to 12, from 10.30 am to 6.30 pm.
At: DBS Galleria, DBS House, Prescott Road, Near Cathedral School, Fort. Call: 40509466 / 40509364 / 9819589429
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