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Gallery 3 : Made In Banaras

Literature: Banaras presents an alluring web of tangible and intangible heritage. The scholarly work by several literati and
their life history is exhibited on a book-like display, which flips a page with a hand gesture. The scholars include Kabir,
Raidas, Tulsi Das, Bharatendu Harischandra, Devaki Nandan Khatri, Premchand, Jai Shankar Prasad.
Textile: The weaving traditions of Banaras are displayed on a screen, reflecting the journey from a thread to the Banarasi
silk sari. The Ganga waterways and Silk-road established a trade route tying the Banarasi fabric to Persia, China,
Southeast Asia, etc. Most of the weavers live by the river banks as moisture is essential for weaving.

Music: The musical traditions of Banaras have echoed through its streets for millenniums. The city has yielded prodigies
like Swami Haridas, Pt. Dilaram, Pt. Prayagi Mishra, Bismillah Khan, etc. A shehnai, sitar, harmonium, tabla, are displayed
on low-height pedestals. A TV screen plays interviews of several musicians and dancers of the city. The visitors can listen
to music of their choice on tabs around the gallery.

Arts and Craft: The fourth section of the gallery is dedicated to the arts and crafts of Banaras. A handful of objects
including gold repousse work, peacock in meenakari, stone, terracotta, wooden and metal objects (Ashtadhatu) are
displayed on pedestals within glass cases. The visitors can learn more about these crafts as well as local cuisine, Kashi
paintings, etc. from short films displayed on a TV screen.

Textile Section Music Section

RAS RAS BANARAS, VIRTUAL EXPERIENTIAL MUSEUM, MANMAHAL, VARANASI

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