HYDERABAD: The Global 100 Saree Pact, which started last November and has 6,000 members spread across the globe now, is celebrating its anniversary in Hyderabad this month. The group was formed to encourage saree as an elegant and wearable garment, revive the tradition of ethnic wear and support the handloom industry in the country.
The closed group with members ranging from girls aged 16 to women aged 70 all share the same saree love. “The fact that many members acknowledge that group has made them wear sarees and use all the sarees lying in the wardrobe for ages more than justifies the formation of the group. A large number of handlooms from across the length and breadth of India, fusion fabrics, etc., have been showcased on this forum, adding knowledge and appreciation for the weaves and the wearers,” says Santha John, founder of the group.
On November 26, the virtual community will get together for an anniversary get together to celebrate sarees, sisterhood and solidarity. Among the other events are a fashion show by Kalanjali, lucky dips, stalls, discount vouchers and member activities. The celebration is open to guests also.
The anniversary is not just about celebration, but also of supporting a cause of Goonj, the award winning NGO for the distribution of requirements to the poor – Global Pact members will contribute sarees for financially challenged rural brides with a wedding trousseau packet of two wedding sarees and two normal sarees. This will help them both in their need and their happiness as they cannot afford to wear even one decent saree for their wedding.
The event is a ticketed one (Rs 600 for members and Rs 750 for guests) and will take place on November 26 afternoon at Hyderabad Marriott Hotel and Convention Centre. For details look up ‘The Global 100 Sarees Pact Group’ in Facebook.