“So, what was the end result of this spectacle?” her friend asked. “Well, from what I gathered, and picked up as I eavesdropped [of course, they weren’t aware!] my way across the lawns, it appears that the museum and a fashion studio helmed by two bright designers have come together to showcase some of India’s fine weaving traditions. One of the galleries in the museum is currently displaying some finely restored pieces as well. And all of this was put together by the gracious backing of pro-city welfare organisations and business houses. All in all, there was vision and thought to salvage, preserve and highlight India’s textile history through this collection, which was a great way to bring the fashion community into the museum, and on the other hand, ensure that these cultural ambassadors and textile conservators connect with them, and hopefully, associate with more such initiatives in the future,” Lady Flora elaborated.

Sir PM looked a bit sceptical after hearing her longish monologue, “It sounds very promising and ambitious. But don’t you think this should have happened earlier? We are at the financial heartbeat of India, after all, and the city is home to such a fine assemblage of design and textile heavyweights; such collaborations should have been done earlier, I feel. Also, I hope this isn’t a one-off idea. While textile conservation isn’t my area of expertise, I feel their intent is right, and hence the juggernaut should continue to stir even more work in this direction, by including the city’s brightest minds to participate in this endeavour.” Lady Flora nodded, “Absolutely. Our city could have started such ideas well in advance, but as they say, ‘Better late than never.”

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And then Sir PM remembered, “But you’re yet to tell me about this sleep-deprived look…?” Lady Flora blushed, “Oh, that! You see, we all decided to head to the Harbour Bar post the event. Edward’s friends were in town. I haven’t partied this late in centuries since those grand balls at the Governor’s house. Dare I say, many a margarita was sipped on…” Sir PM smiled. “The hangover…haha. I get it. Not to worry. Some lime juice should do the trick, as the two walked towards the nearby juice vendor. When culture in the city was the talking point, no hangover was tough to overcome.

mid-day’s Features Editor Fiona Fernandez relishes the city’s sights, sounds, smells and stones...wherever the ink and the inclination takes her. She tweets 
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