Doyenne of Textile: Sabita Radhakrishna speaks about her love for sarees

Project LooM: Kanchipuram Project LooM: Kanchipuram Project LooM: Kanchipuram edition. Videos describing the process of making a Kanchipuram saree.

SABITA RADHAKRISHNA is a freelance writer, food columnist textile expert. A playwright, her SONG OF THE LOOM was staged by Madras Players in March 2008.

Sabita Radhakrishna has had hands-on experience with textiles for over 30 years. An active member of the Crafts Council of India. Senior Consultant CERC (Craft Educational Research Centre) Kalakshetra Foundation from 2009-2013.

Was the first to introduce the concept of the mismatched blouses, first in Mumbai through exhibitions and later all the metros.

Was the first to introduce blouse pieces with woven borders and motifs on sleeves and back, and marketed the same through her boutique

Designed a complete collection of hand painted natural dye fabrics, saris, blouse pieces, dress material and household linen for an Exhibition held in Delhi by the Delhi Craft Council in the mid nineties.

Sabita was Design Consultant for Mafatlal New Shorrock Mills based in Nadiad in the early eighties.

Sabita Radhakrishna started the #60 handloom saree pact which encourages women to wear handloom sarees at least 60 times a year. About 1200 members have joined the pact so far as of today (July 26th 2015)