When Sharmeen Sultana first began documenting antique Jamdani saris preserved in private collections, she found that many complex floral jals had been lost to history. Over two decades, she has trained more than 300 master weavers to reclaim these legendary patterns.
In Conversation
Her preservation initiatives have brought forgotten floral motifs from the 18th century back into existence on contemporary handlooms.
In Focus
Her preservation initiatives have brought forgotten floral motifs from the 18th century back into existence on contemporary handlooms.
