“Chanderi : Poetry on Fabric”
Chanderi is a town of historical importance situated between Malwa and Bundelkhand region of Madhya Pradesh. The town is worldwide famous for its exotic hand woven sarees (a female garment from the Indian subcontinent). The film depicts the journey of Chanderi Sarees through the centuries, from the time of the Sultans and Rulers to current era. The background Dhrupad recital “jhini bini chadariya” of Gundecha brother’s, works as a soul and bridge between the various junctures of Chanderi sarees. Getting patronized by royal families earlier, Chanderi sarees got her mainstream entry in the last quarter of 20th century.