Kamaladevi’s Legacy & Bhanu Athaiya’s Craft: Weaving Culture into Cinema
Bhanu Rajopadhye Athaiya’s work as a costume designer was not merely an artistic pursuit; it was deeply rooted in India’s cultural revival, a process significantly influenced by the efforts of Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay. Kamaladevi, a pioneering force behind India’s handloom revival, brought traditional fabrics to the forefront of both fashion and cinema, shaping the way Indian textiles were appreciated in urban spaces.
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