India, Aug. 17 -- The saree is history worn as art - each drape carrying kingdoms, rituals, rebellions, and the unbroken story of India's civilisation, writes Sakshi Priya

Few garments carry the weight of history as gracefully as the Indian saree. With origins traced to the Indus Valley civilisation, immortalised in Gupta sculpture, and refined under medieval patronage, the saree is a civilisational textile. Its length and drape may appear simple, yet within its folds lie centuries of geography, community, and artistry.

The recent showcase of 116 weaves from across India illuminates this extraordinary legacy. Each region speaks through its saree, using the loom as both canvas and archive, creating a textile language that survives dynast...