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Weaves to wear - a show of Textiles of India in the Philippines organized by the Embassy of India in association with Bharati Manila (The Indian Expatriate Women's Association ) on 17 February 2020 at India House in Manila.

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Mrs. Cynthia Dominguez - Spouse of Secretary of Finance of the Philippines; Mrs. Ritu Baweja -President of Bharati ; Consul Helen Ong; Madame Mervat Ezzat - Spouse of Ambassador of Egypt; Madame Jae Eun Chung - Spouse of Ambassador of USA; Madame Parvati C. Mazumdar; Madame Maria Lourdes Locsin - Spouse of Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines; Consul Fortune Ledesma; Madame Ihoko Haneda - Spouse of Ambassador of Japan; Consul Agnes Huibonhoa; Madame Susan Fries - Spouse of Ambassador of Sweden.

Mrs. Cynthia Dominguez - Spouse of Secretary of Finance of the Philippines; Mrs. Ritu Baweja -President of Bharati ; Consul Helen Ong; Madame Mervat Ezzat - Spouse of Ambassador of Egypt; Madame Jae Eun Chung - Spouse of Ambassador of USA; Madame Parvati C. Mazumdar; Madame Maria Lourdes Locsin - Spouse of Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines; Consul Fortune Ledesma; Madame Ihoko Haneda - Spouse of Ambassador of Japan; Consul Agnes Huibonhoa; Madame Susan Fries - Spouse of Ambassador of Sweden.

From left to right:  Ambassador Delia Albert(Former Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines); Mrs. Ritu Baweja; Madame Maria Lourdes Locsin; Consul Agnes Huibonhoa; Mrs. Cynthia Dominguez; Congresswoman Aloy Lim - Spouse of Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Danny Lim; Madame Parvati C. Mazumdar.

From left to right: Ambassador Delia Albert(Former Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines); Mrs. Ritu Baweja; Madame Maria Lourdes Locsin; Consul Agnes Huibonhoa; Mrs. Cynthia Dominguez; Congresswoman Aloy Lim - Spouse of Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Danny Lim; Madame Parvati C. Mazumdar.

Madame. Parvati C. Mazumdar giving a presentation on Indian Textiles, while also showcasing Baluchari Sari from East India.

Madame. Parvati C. Mazumdar giving a presentation on Indian Textiles, while also showcasing Baluchari Sari from East India.

Indian Ladies from Embassy of India and Bharati, Manila wearing beautiful saris representing different parts of India.

Indian Ladies from Embassy of India and Bharati, Manila wearing beautiful saris representing different parts of India.

Indian Ladies from Embassy of India and Bharati, Manila wearing beautiful saris representing different parts of India.

Indian Ladies from Embassy of India and Bharati, Manila wearing beautiful saris representing different parts of India.

First Secretary of Embassy of India,Manila Mrs. Nidhi Choudhary showcases a traditional  red bridal Benarsi Sari  from North India.

First Secretary of Embassy of India,Manila Mrs. Nidhi Choudhary showcases a traditional red bridal Benarsi Sari from North India.

Mrs. Divya Dhand and Mrs. Pooja Ahuja Pilani display beautiful Benarsi saris in vibrant  colors.

Mrs. Divya Dhand and Mrs. Pooja Ahuja Pilani display beautiful Benarsi saris in vibrant colors.

Kashmiri embroidery and Parsi Gara Sari displayed by Mrs. Beena Advani and Mrs. Anoshay Sutaria respectively.

Kashmiri embroidery and Parsi Gara Sari displayed by Mrs. Beena Advani and Mrs. Anoshay Sutaria respectively.

Showcasing Kanjivaram, Pochampalli and Gadwal from South India are , Mrs. Bhawana Agarwal Gupta, Mrs. Jenniffer Braggs and Mrs. Anju Devdas

Showcasing Kanjivaram, Pochampalli and Gadwal from South India are , Mrs. Bhawana Agarwal Gupta, Mrs. Jenniffer Braggs and Mrs. Anju Devdas

 East Indian saris Madhubani, Kantha are showcased by Mrs. Sonali Mathur and Mrs. Shanu Mishra respectively

East Indian saris Madhubani, Kantha are showcased by Mrs. Sonali Mathur and Mrs. Shanu Mishra respectively

Bhandhini and Leheriya saris from West India are showcased by Mrs. Rani Bhatti, Mrs. Ritu Baweja and Mrs.

Bhandhini and Leheriya saris from West India are showcased by Mrs. Rani Bhatti, Mrs. Ritu Baweja and Mrs.

Showcasing the various types of Sari draping styles practiced in India are Mrs. Neeta Nirgudkar (Nauvari), Mrs. Ahila S. Desai ( Seedha Pallu) and Mrs. Bharati Vats ( Bengali drape)

Showcasing the various types of Sari draping styles practiced in India are Mrs. Neeta Nirgudkar (Nauvari), Mrs. Ahila S. Desai ( Seedha Pallu) and Mrs. Bharati Vats ( Bengali drape)

Showcasing the various costumes of India are: From left to right: Mrs.Rani Bhatti (Patiala Suit Salwar), Mrs. Ahila S. Desai (Seedha Pallu sari ), Mrs. Ms. Bhawana Agarwal Gupta (Gotta Patti),Mrs. Ruchira L. Goswani (Pochampalli Sari) Mrs. Pooja A. Pilani (Contemporary), Mrs. Divya Dhand (Anarkali), Mrs. Beena Advani (Benarasi Lehenga),Mrs. Priti Malik(Sari),Mrs. Ritu Baweja (Lachcha), Mrs.Nidhi Choudhary (Chikankari Suit), Mrs. Anoshay Sutaria(Rajasthani Leheriya Lehenga), Mrs. Anju Devdas (Kasavu), Mrs. Shanu Mishra (Mekhala Chador),Mrs. Jennifer Braggs (Patiala Suit Salwar).

Showcasing the various costumes of India are: From left to right: Mrs.Rani Bhatti (Patiala Suit Salwar), Mrs. Ahila S. Desai (Seedha Pallu sari ), Mrs. Ms. Bhawana Agarwal Gupta (Gotta Patti),Mrs. Ruchira L. Goswani (Pochampalli Sari) Mrs. Pooja A. Pilani (Contemporary), Mrs. Divya Dhand (Anarkali), Mrs. Beena Advani (Benarasi Lehenga),Mrs. Priti Malik(Sari),Mrs. Ritu Baweja (Lachcha), Mrs.Nidhi Choudhary (Chikankari Suit), Mrs. Anoshay Sutaria(Rajasthani Leheriya Lehenga), Mrs. Anju Devdas (Kasavu), Mrs. Shanu Mishra (Mekhala Chador),Mrs. Jennifer Braggs (Patiala Suit Salwar).