20/10/2026
Colour, creativity and culture are coming to Liverpool Powerhouse this summer. ๐ซ
โThe Offbeat Sari: Indian Fashion Unravelledโ, a major international exhibition touring from the Design Museum, London, will arrive on 7 November 2026.
Featuring more than 50 contemporary saris from designers, wearers and craftspeople in India, it explores the innovations and social shifts reshaping how the sari is designed, made and worn.
Alongside The Offbeat Sari, โThe Dressing Roomโ brings together leading South Asian diasporic artists in Australia in an intimate contemporary art exhibition exploring identity and the traditions passed down through generations. ๐ฅป
The exhibitions form part of our vibrant summer program celebrating the creativity and cultural knowledge of Liverpoolโs South Asian communities, with talks, workshops, performances and community events developed with local partners.
Events include:
โจ Starry Sari Night
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Sunday 29 November
โจ The Colours of Resilience
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Sunday 7 February
โจ A Journey Through the Textile Heartland of India
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Saturday 13 March
โจ Make + Do workshops for all ages
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Various dates
The Offbeat Sari is presented exclusively in NSW at Liverpool Powerhouse from 7 November 2026 to 4 April 2027. The Dressing Room runs from 7 November 2026 to 25 April 2027. ๐
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The Offbeat Sari offers something for audiences of all ages and interests. We invite the community to experience an extraordinary collection of contemporary and timeless handcrafted pieces, and discover the artistry, stories and rich traditions behind the sari.
Explore the full program and register for the opening at https://brnw.ch/21x6wTv ๐
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The Offbeat Sari is a touring exhibition by London. Conceived and curated by Priya Khanchandani. ()