India, Sept. 20 -- In a vibrant display of cultural diplomacy, the Bangladesh High Commission in India inaugurated the first-ever Jamdani Exposition at the National Crafts Museum in New Delhi on Friday, offering Indian audiences a rare and exclusive glimpse into Bangladesh's most iconic textile tradition.

The showcase, held under the theme "A Living Heritage from Bangladesh," comes just ahead of Durga Puja and highlights Bangladesh's growing emphasis on strengthening people-to-people ties with India following a change in leadership in Dhaka. The exhibition, which will remain open until September 23, features some of the finest examples of Jamdani weaving, including two rare 150-year-old pieces. It's co-curated by Chandrasekhar Saha from ...