Workshop
Traditional Indian wear uses the beautiful length of unstitched textile to drape, twist and fold around the body. Both men and women wear them in many different and similar ways to cover their whole body (like saree), lower body (like dhotis), upper body (like dupattas or chuniris) or simply as accents around the neck (like gamcha) and head (like turbans). These lengths of cloth vary from 108 inches to 40 inches.
In this in-person workshop, participants will learn to wear a saree (usually worn by women) in two or three ways and also learn to wear a dhoti (usually worn my men). For this workshop in Aksara studio, they will have sample saree and dhotis you can learn to wear. Participants are welcome to bring their own too. They will have educators who will help attendees step by step. They will offer light refreshments that will go with the theme of the workshop.
Aksara would really appreciate if participants can register few days ahead so it will help them to prepare.
Aksara’s mission is to bring to the forefront traditional and contemporary ideas and thoughts about Indian culture in creative and meaningful ways. Aksara’s carefully curated education programs in the form of events and workshops are designed to create deep cultural learning. Aksara organizes unique workshops and edutainment events in museums, libraries, schools, and other community spaces. These education programs vary from being participatory to performative and exhibitory to experiential. They have won Education Awards and Grants for our programs that have creatively engaged various communities in New York City.
Tickets cost $15.