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A textile and art exhibition titled 'Swaraj' to celebrate the influence of Mahatma Gandhi's principles is being hosted by Pearl Academy from October 2, 2023. (Source: PR Handout)
An innovative partnership between Indian artisans and Italian artists, the 5-day exhibition is a testament to the legacy of Gandhi. (Source: PR Handout)
Fusing traditional craftsmanship with artificial intelligence (AI), the exhibition stands as a tribute to Gandhi’s enduring legacy, brought to life by a new generation of artisans, artists, and textile experts. (Source: PR Handout)
The exhibition will showcase the elements of Swaraj (self-governance) and the primary foundation for affirming the dignity of the human being: the common good, respect, listening, and acceptance. These are the values that the Mahatma has transmitted to us with his life and his deeds. (Source: PR Handout)
The artworks jointly created by Indian and Italian artists will be exhibited at the National Crafts Museum & Hastkala Academy, New Delhi. (Source: PR Handout)
A similar exhibition will be hosted in Rome, Italy at the Garden of Piazza Gandhi, in the presence of The Indian Ambassador to Rome, Dr. Neena Malhotra, along with Simona Sarti, and the participating Italian artists. (Source: PR Handout)
The exhibition is a homage to the immense humanitarian work of a great man who, thanks to the strength of his ideas, managed to change the destiny of his people and transmit the fundamental principles of the pacifist struggle to the entire world. (Source: PR Handout)
Exquisite artworks created on handspun and handwoven Khadi fabric will be on display. (Source: PR Handout)
These pieces showcase a variety of embroidery techniques, including Suf embroidery from Gujarat, single Ikat and double Ikat from Telangana, Kani Weaving from Kashmir, Chamba embroidery from Himachal Pradesh, Chikankari from Lucknow, and Jamadani from West Bengal. (Source: PR Handout)
The exhibition will be open to public from October 3 to 6, 2023. (Source: PR Handout)
