Bangladesh mission unveils first-ever Jamdani exposition in New Delhi  | News

DHAKA, Sept 20, 2025 (BSS) - The Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi has launched the first-ever Jamdani Exposition at the National Crafts Museum in the Indian capital, offering audiences a rare glimpse into Bangladesh's most celebrated textile tradition. The five-day exposition, inaugurated on Friday, will remain open to visitors until September 23, according to message received here today. Curated by Indian craft and textile revivalist Chandrashekhar Bheda, the showcase brings together exquisite Jamdanis woven by Bangladesh's master artisans, including two rare 150-year-old pieces. At the opening, Bheda underlined Jamdani's uniqueness: "Jamdani cannot be replicated by machine. Its sheer transparency and delicacy are like weaving magic that floats in the air." Adding conceptual depth, Chandrashekhar Saha, a leading figure in...