Time To Move On.....

Well, yesterday, i met with my new friend. She surprised me with the book

the art of the sari



from the Surrey Art Gallery, in which one of her poems is published. I sure she won't mind if i share her lovely poem with you.






Sari by vb

I am a Sari
I am an East Indian Women's identity
I come in all colours -
I am a friend in grief and in happiness

In red colour I become a bride
In white a widow
In orange a saint
In yellow i look like the mustard flowers blooming in a field -
I bring new hope for all
I am a long piece of cloth about 5 1/2 meters long
I am draped over a long skirt that clings to the beautiful waist of a
woman
A blouse is worn on the upper part of the body called choli.
The moment I fling my pallu over my shoulder everyone gazes at me -
I am not just a piece of cloth to cover the body.
I am a living painting, a piece of Art.
I am a Poet's Dream
I am a Security Blanket for a child
I am the heart throb of lovers
I am a subject of conversation. Your Sari is gorgeous!
Where did you buy it? Munbai, Delhi or Surrey?



I am all decked up with beautiful pearls, beads -
gold and silver thread embroidery looks so stunning on me -At
party or in temple i look graceful -

Every Sari has a story of its own.
The vision of a designer springs up on me and unfolds the story.

I come in many forms

In order to improve each form

I created jobs for many

Each province in India has its own style -

In Gujrat & Rajastan I became famous by the name:

Bundhani & Kotadona

Lucknow is known for chikan work
In Bernares as Banarsi Sari
Tamil Nadu has Kachniparam
In Mysore silk & cotton rules
In Bangladesh Jamdani, Pabna is my name.

I have been around for centuries
In every decade I became more beautiful -

First my grandmother wore me
Then her daughter
Then her daughter's daughter
I may come in different versions
But
I always maintained my Name Sari

As I kept on improving myself many followed me

Jewelry, purse, shoe & shawl joined me
I am glad I am a Sari

I became a source of income for many
I was born & brought up in India
I flourished in other countries

On the runway whether it is a white, black, or brown woman -

I look good on everyone

I am the Pride & Joy of

Bollywood
&
Hollywood

Today I have Global recognition for that I am thankful -

I am happy that I am a Sari
You became happy to see me -
I am happy that you are happy -

Isn't that beautiful!



And here we are at the Surrey Art Gallery, "all decked out" in our finery, at the opening of the art show in April.