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    INDIAN LIFE THROUGH INDIAN TEXTILES: FROM TRADITIONAL FABRICS AND TECHNIQUES TO GLOBAL EXCHANGES AND EXCITING FASHIONS

    INDIAN LIFE THROUGH INDIAN TEXTILES: FROM TRADITIONAL FABRICS AND TECHNIQUES TO GLOBAL EXCHANGES AND EXCITING FASHIONS

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    Manju Prasad-Rao via Zoom

    Timeless treasures of Indian fabrics in glorious colors and intricate patterns unfold through visuals, narratives, stories, dance, and music. People, elephants, peacocks, swans, tigers, and floral motifs are all woven into this exquisite tapestry of Indian art and heritage. Sarees, temple cloths, and coverings illustrate episodes from myths, legends, and epics such as the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. While some fabrics mirror courtly elegance, others reveal the emotions and rituals of the rustic folk. Through time, Indian textiles have shaped history, and incorporated influences from various Eastern and Western cultures, market preferences, Bollywood, fashion shows, and extravagant Indian weddings. Come join Professor Prasad-Rao for a PowerPoint presentation designed to show us just how lovely and intricate the many fabulous textiles of India can be.

    [A Zoom link will be sent to you prior to each session, typically on the day before your class and the morning of your class.  If you have any questions or need help getting online, feel free to call us at 516-480-5733 and we’ll get right back to you with assistance.] 

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    About the lecturer(s)

    Manju Prasad-Rao

    Manju Prasad-Rao is a dancer/storyteller and teacher of Indian Classic Dance/Arts. She has lectured and performed at museums, libraries and cultural centers such as: The American Museum of Natural History, The Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art, Matagiri Sri Aurobindo Center, The Port Washington Library, Queens Borough Public Library, N. Merrick Library, Shelter Rock Library, etc. Ms. Prasad-Rao has also offered India-related courses at Indiana University, New York University, the Hutton House, and the Honors Program at LIU. She recently retired from Long Island University, NY, as Assoc. Prof. and head of the Instructional Media Department of the library. She currently serves as an advisor for the American Library Association’s project National Impact of Library Public Programs Assessment: Phase 2 (NILPPA). The project explores the growing area of library programming and community partnerships, and analyzes the key indicators that demonstrate the impacts of library programming.

    Lecture Details

    Program
    Fall 2024
    Sessions
    1 lecture(s)
    Day & Time
    Tuesday, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
    Date(s)
    Dec 10, 2024