VASANTASENA DIWALI The body of the saree

The body of the saree has woven annapakshi and rudraksham buttas

that warm golden-yellow Varma used repeatedly to suggest both nature’s abundance and spiritual significance

A stunning green semi Bangalore silk saree with a rani pink border and a double rudraksham gold zari border

A gorgeous purple striped Bhagalpuri semi tussar saree with a no border and a pallu with chequered gold & silver zari stripes

VASANTASENA DIWALI The body of the sareeIn a palace chamber where silk curtains and patterned carpets map out territories, Raja Ravi Varma painted Vasantasena at the crossroads of convention and courage. Vasantasena was a woman who commanded the world on her own terms. A celebrated courtesan and patron of the arts, she could have chosen any powerful suitor who came her way. Yet she chose Charudatta, a man with nothing but integrity, who had given away his wealth to those in need. Varma