Jamdani Story

To promote and highlight the traditional handloom that is Jamdani, an exhibition titled "Jamdani Story" was inaugurated at Gallery Cosmos, on 2 June, 2017. 

The exhibition, which is the brainchild of Sheikh Rubaiya Sultana, Dr Nandini Awal, and Sheikh Sabia Sultana, was inaugurated by Shamim Ara Nipa — the renowned dance artiste. 

With excellent selection of colours, the entire collection is a perfect fusion of traditional motifs, fabric, and contemporary designs. 

Rubaiya Sultana, who is also an Assistant Professor of Architecture, talked about the inception of the idea and how she came to work with this handloom. 

"I was working for a research project on social business few years ago and through that project I was introduced to some skilled artisans. That got me interested in working with the local weavers by implementing my own designs," she said. 

After discussing her idea and enthusiasm with her colleagues, Dr Nandini Awal and sibling Sheikh Sabia Sultana, Rubaiya started working on the project. 

"Jamdani is one of the iconic products of Bangladesh and has a strong inherent character. It has been carried on by our artisans since time immemorial. Our objective is to implement new ideas, and designs in keeping the purity of traditional Jamdani motifs," she further added.

The art of Jamdani designing is deteriorating day by day due to the low income of the weavers. They do not even earn the bare minimum compared to the effort they have to put in making the Jamdani.  It is an art which requires a lot of patience and skill. 

With its rich heritage, Jamdani is an integral part of the Bengali culture and its rituals. In order to revive the passion for the sari and love for Jamdani, the exhibition is a brilliant effort by these three brilliant designers. 

The exhibition will continue till 6 June, 2017 between 11am to 9pm at Gallery Cosmos, House 115, Road 6, New DOHS.