The sari, originally from the Indian subcontinent, has a rich history linked to trade, colonialism, and migration. "The New York Sari: A Journey Through Tradition, Fashion, and Identity," opening on September 12, celebrates this garment's journey, its adaptability in style and cultural significance. The exhibit will feature over 50 objects that highlight the sari's role in identity, artistry, and community building in New York City. This cultural symbol illustrates personal expression and fosters connection among diverse communities.
"The New York Sari: A Journey Through Tradition, Fashion, and Identity" opens September 12 and runs through April 2026, tracing the path of the sari from the Indian subcontinent to NYC.
The sari holds many different identities; whether it be within consumer empires, dance and performance or explorations of gender and identity, museum officials explained.
'The New York Sari' illuminates how a centuries-old garment continues to shape identity, artistry and community-building across our city," said Louise Mirrer, president of The New York Historical.
This exhibition is a celebration of the sari's complexity—not only as a textile but as a powerful cultural symbol shaped by trade, migration and personal expression.
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