Woven masterpieces

Indian Saris: Traditions, Perspective, Design, by Vijai Singh Katiyar, a faculty member at National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad, is a coffee-table volume with which the author and NID students, who also turn into models, have taken a contemporary look at an ageless apparel.

Often, saris are cherished heirlooms, passed on by mothers to their daughters. A sari remains by far the most favourite dress that an Indian woman will wear on a formal occasion. They reflect the crafts and colours of the regions they are woven in and handloom saris are prized for their uniqueness and quality.

The 212-page book informs both with words and visuals. This lavishly produced volume of Wisdom Tree, New Delhi, will find a place on many a coffee table. There have been many books on the subject, but this one treats it in a different way, and its perspective and information will make readers dip into it again and again for more. — RS

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