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Ṛta Kapur Chishti is a Sari historian and a textile scholar. [1] She is the co-author and editor of two books namely ‘Saris: Tradition and Beyond’[2] and 'Handcrafted Indian Textiles: Tradition and Beyond' [3]. Saris of India: Tradition and Beyond, published in 2010 and co-authored by Martand Singh, enumerates a hundred and eight variations of draping the Sari. [4] The book is a comprehensive compendium of different Sari weaving and wearing traditions in India, covering 15 states of India and countless variations of colour, weave and pattern from each state, besides documenting 108 methods of draping a Sari. [5]
In 2009, she initiated the ‘The Sari School’ in New Delhi. The school conducts workshops for young locals, expatriate women, fashion designers and anyone who would like to learn different ways to wearing the sari. The Sari School also teaches individuals the history and various methods of tying the Sari. [6]
In 2011, Rta Kapur founded TaanBaan to preserve and enhance the handspun handwoven techniques. TaanBaan works with artisans across different states and creates saris that strike a balance between traditional skill and contemporary appeal. [7]
Personal Life
Ṛta conducted her undergraduate studies in Political Science from Lady Sri Ram College. She then studied at the School of Drama. She then pursued a degree in Education from Delhi University in 1971. [8]
References and Notes
- ^ Behal, Ambika. "Meet The Indian Women Who Are Reviving The Sari". Forbes. Retrieved 2019-03-20.
- ^ "isbn:8174363742 - Google Search". www.google.co.in. Retrieved 2019-03-17.
- ^ "isbn:8174360840 - Google Search". www.google.co.in. Retrieved 2019-03-17.
- ^ "Sari story: How its 108 wearing styles represent India, its people — and their many mutinies". Firstpost. Retrieved 2019-03-20.
- ^ Bagchi, Shrabonti (2019-01-12). "The sari specialists". https://www.livemint.com. Retrieved 2019-03-20.
{{cite web}}: External link in|website= - ^ Behal, Ambika. "Meet The Indian Women Who Are Reviving The Sari". Forbes. Retrieved 2019-03-20.
- ^ Reddy, T. Krithika (2014-01-31). "Mystique by the yard". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2019-03-20.
- ^ "Rta Kapur Chishti". Border&Fall. Retrieved 2019-03-20.
External links
The India Magazine of her people & Culture
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide India
111 Places in New Delhi you must not miss
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