Guwahati, Aug. 31 -- The British Museum in London has agreed to loan the 16th-century silk textile, 'Vrindavani Vastra', created by Vaishnav saint Srimanta Sankardeva, to Assam for display in 2027, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Saturday.
He said the museum has set certain conditions, including a state-of-the-art facility, for the display of the 'Vrindavan Vastra' in the state for 18 months. "We have been trying to bring this textile to Assam for a long time so that the people can see it. Now, the British Museum has agreed to loan it for display, but with certain conditions," Sarma said. "They require us to set up a museum that meets environmental and security standards for its 18-month display in the state."
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