A stitch in time…
Updated On: 13 May, 2024 06:53 AM IST | Mumbai | Fiona Fernandez
The city recently witnessed a fine coming together of its most brilliant minds across textiles, fashion and culture, for a great cause set in the museum. Our sutradhaars discuss the need for long-term plans to take forward such positive intent
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Models walk down the lawns against the façade of CSMVS with Prince of Wales` statue to the far left
When Sir PM approached Lady Flora inside the shaded interiors of St Thomas Cathedral, he couldn’t help but notice that her eyes looked tired; ‘possibly from lack of sleep,’ he told himself but felt it right to ask her immediately. “All okay, my Lady? I hope this horrendous weather hasn’t got the better of you as well,” he asked. Lady Flora was a bit slow off the blocks for a change; he could guess. “Ah well, Pheroze. Yes and no. It was a first for me, so I obviously didn’t see it coming. It was all George’s [George V, Prince of Wales] idea. And Edward [of Kala Ghoda fame] couldn’t resist the idea of attending a ‘show’ right here,” Lady Flora replied. By now, her half-replies were making Sir PM all the more curious about what she was referring to; she was hardly the person to avoid a direct response. “All of us attended a textile show on the lawns of the museum; and George was going to be the centre of attention. Edward had got the news and informed me, I must add, awfully late about this event. Alas! It was too late, else we would have surely let you know,” she trailed off, watching her friend’s face turn from curious to upset. “See, Pheroze, please don’t be cross; this was all Edward’s doing,” she explained her case. Sir PM tried to be a sport. “Okay, then…tell me all.”
“It was a gala event; the city’s who’s who were there in their glittering, albeit summery best given the rising temperatures despite it being a late evening affair. It was to support the cause of our country’s weavers and their fine weaving traditions across the length and breadth. I found it quite fascinating and educative to see this initiative. More so, it’s because the event was able to bring together the movers and visionaries across the textile, fashion and cultural communities, all for a common cause. And our George looked quite spiffy at the centre, as models dressed in fine Indian wear sashayed around him, against the backdrop of the museum’s façade. He looked mortified but enjoyed the spotlight,” Lady Flora grinned widely, while recalling moments from that starry night.
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