The Offbeat Revolution of a Sari

The sari has never stood still. From the Indian independence movement to the Met Gala, it has carried politics, power and reinvention across generations. As 'The Offbeat Sari', a global exhibition exploring the contemporary sari, arrives in Australia curator Priya Khanchandani joins Suhayla Sharif to unpack the histories and wearers of one of South Asia's most enduring and the world's oldest garments.

'The Offbeat Sari' is Priya Khanchandani's ode to the South Asian garment's unfolding significance. Tap the audio player to listen.

'The Offbeat Sari' is currently being exhibited at Bunjil Place Gallery, Melbourne till August 30 2026. The exhibition will then be shown at Liverpool Powerhouse, Sydney from November 7 2026 to April 4 2027.

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