Lucknow: The Umang Silk Expo, a vibrant exhibition currently underway at the Safed Baradari in Kaiserbagh, hosted a dazzling fashion show. Despite the light rain, models captivated the audience as they walked the ramp, showcasing exquisite saree collections from across India. The exhibition, which began on July 28, will continue until August 3.
The expo features a wide array of bridal and winter collections, available with attractive discounts. The collections bring together the finest silk products from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, including a new line of sarees and suits for the upcoming Rakhi festival.
According to organizer Ashish Kumar Gupta, the primary goal of the expo is to bring all of the country’s diverse silk products under a single roof. “Weavers and designers from all over the country have woven their state’s culture, poetry, and festivals into these silk creations,” he said.
The exhibition boasts a rich variety of silks and traditional weaves, including Kanjivaram Upada, Gadwal Patola, Bangalore Silk, Kantha Work, Dakari Jamdani, Paithani, Banarasi, and Bhagalpuri sarees. Visitors can also find Kashmiri Pashmina sarees, suits, shawls, jackets, and stoles.
The artistic craftsmanship on display is a major draw. A weaver from Kalahasti in West Bengal has painted a scene of Lord Krishna’s boat ride on a silk saree, while other designs incorporate motifs of Kashmiri saffron and Kahwa.
The exhibition also features:
- Kosa, Ghicha, Mulberry Raw Silk, and block-printed silk sarees from Chhattisgarh.
- Bandhani, Patola, Kutch embroidery, and designer kurtis with mirror work from Gujarat.
- Chanderi and Maheshwari cotton and silk sarees and suits from Madhya Pradesh.
- Dharmawaram Tussar, Dhaka, designer blouses, and salwar suits.
- Phulkari work suits and sarees from Punjab.
To complete the look, a variety of jewelry is also on display, with collections from Hyderabad featuring heavy necklaces, nose pins, rings, bangles, maang tikas, and waistbands, along with modern and traditional Palki-style jewelry from Mumbai.
