Coming in September

THREE new exhibitions in September...
1. Chettinad sarees and natural fiber products from MRM foundation, Chennai
Kandanghi Sari from Chettinad in traditional colours of bright yellows, oranges, red and a minimal black, used in a pattern of stripes or checks with broad borders woven in coarse cotton or silk. Range of contemporary home accessories of Kottan, traditional Palmyra basketry of Chettinad decorated with beadwork. and crochet work.
- September 10 - 15

2. Silver jewellery from Lilaras, Chennai
Lilaras, exquisite handcrafted ethnic silver jewellery
- September 17 - 22

3. Home linen from Rehwa, Madhya Pradesh
A unique variety of sheer drapes, cushion covers, bed linen and table linen from subtle shades of white ,gold and silver to vibrant reds ,greens and blues in a creative mix of woven, printed and embroidered textiles.
- September 24 - 29

An exhibtion of exquisite weaves

daram in the press...
The Hindu Downtown, Hyderabad, , Thursday, February 19, 2009
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Hues of reds, blues and greens confuse the wary customer ever as her hand rests on the green coloured sari with a brilliant border. In continuation with its efforts to encourage handloom clothes, city based Daram, associate of Dastkar Andhra brings to Hyderabad a range of traditional Kanjeevaram and Chettinad cotton and silk sarees. Kanjeevaram cotton saris are available here from Rs. 400 onwards

Brought to Hyderabad by Santanalakshmi Pure Silks and Cottons, the exhibition which is on till February 23 (now extended to March 1) aims to revive traditional patterns and layouts such as 'Thalamapoo pettu', Kasakasa Kattam', 'Priyangata', 'Kandagi' and 'Vyraoosi'.

While the Chettinad cottons start from Rs. 500 upwards, the silks are available from Rs. 1000 upwards and the Kanjeevaram silk sarees are priced from Rs. 3000 upwards. Apart from this the store also offers handmade leather slippers from Rs. 350 upwards and organic food from Timbaktu in Andhra

Nayaranpet cotton saris and Gadwal saris too are available at the Daram showroom located in Begumpet. For more more details call 040-27765503.