There's a sari made entirely of recycled plastic. And there's even a foil jersey sari-gown worn by Lady Gaga. "The Offbeat Sari' is really an urban story," explains curator Priya Khanchandani.

“The sari both as symbol and reality has filled ... Still, globalization and competition for ever-cheaper merchandise have made machine-loomed saris prevalent in recent decades.

The show, which runs through September, explores how the sari is being newly defined, said Priya Khanchandani, the head of curatorial at the museum. The exhibition includes saris made with ...

Rhitu began wearing the sari after her mother's death. She says it takes her at least 15 minutes to drape the garment but her mom could drape it in 5 minutes. That's why I made time on a trip to ...