The British Sari Story
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The British Sari Story is a quest for a sari with a radically new style, fabric and patterns reflecting life in the UK today. We run annual competitions asking people to use the sari as a canvas and a starting point for design and thought. The winners of the 2009 competition will be unveiled at this year’s Knitting and Stitching Show, Alexandra Palace, London.
The show is Europe’s largest textile exhibition. An estimated 50,000 visitors will see shortlisted entries by
- Zahra Ahmed, Peterborough
- Amber Ayub, Swansea
- Sarah Homfray, Kent
- Karindeep Kaur, Essex
- Sharen Kaur, London.
Amit Rastogi of sari retailer RCKC drew up the shortlist and was impressed by the strong field. We have some ground-breaking results. RCKC will be making up five shortlisted entries and the overall winner announced at the show.
The British Sari Story gives the sari a contemporary British twist. The competition gives people across the UK a chance to present their work and their views on life. Some of the entrants are professional designers; others are not. The competition is free and open to everyone.
We are delighted to be working in partnership on this with RCKC , media partner Asiana magazine and Twisted Thread.
Click here to view a JC Decaux poster campaign.
For another photogallery – this time at the V&A Museum, London,click here. And here for a radio feature by BBC Asian network reporter Divya Talwar on a recent British Sari Story show at Canary Wharf, London. For a photogallery of the saris on display there, click here.
Schools – don’t miss our Education Pack to create your own sari stories.
Draping workshops and pattern workshops also available. Click here for a flyer.
Click here for a radio feature on the British Sari Story at University College Falmouth