International Museum of The Saree

03/29/2026

We don’t place the saree in a box—we follow it into life.
Even into Italy… where music meets tiramisu and gelato

A story of culture without borders.
International Museum of The Saree
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Remix: Tomasza,
Vocal: Bellavicchi
Sarangi instrument: Legendary Ustad Kamal Sabri, who binds sarangi and his vocals with global artists

Lyrics: Green Fad Song writer, goes by "2 organic apples"

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10/27/2025

✨ Festival of Lights at Gracie Mansion ✨
A radiant Celebration of Light, Culture and Heritage took place on October 18th, 2025 at Gracie Mansion Conservancy in partnership with the International Museum of The Saree, Diwali was celebrated in style the Festival of Lights Tour. The afternoon opened with heartfelt remarks from Chioma Ohakam, GMC’s Director of Public Engagement, and guest speaker Dr. Vipul Patel, MD, who welcomed guests into “The People’s House.” They highlighted the importance of embracing cultural diversity, beauty, and unity within the historic halls of Gracie Mansion.

Guests were treated to an enchanting musical interlude by world-renowned maestro Ustad Kamal Sabri, a leading figure in Indian Classical music. Performing on a 150-year-old sarangi passed down from his father, legendary Ustad Sabri Khan, Ustad Sabri’s soulful Diwali bhajans mesmerized the audience, bridging generations of musical tradition.

The evening continued with a moving poetic performance by Dr. Ashvini Persaud, who recited from the forthcoming literary book "Saree To The New World” and its accompanying musical album. Dr. Persaud seamlessly wove together live poetry, audience participation, and musical collaboration with Ustad Kamal Sabri, transforming the moment into a living archive of art and connection. Wearing a vintage Gujarati saree featured in the International Museum of The Saree, she embodied the spirit of cultural preservation.

The event welcomed a beautifully diverse gathering, including leaders of International Museum of The Saree, Suriname Permanent Mission, BAPS Sri Swaminarayan Mandir, GPK Foundation, Bengali International Literary Society, Sri Chinmoy Mission, Hrudayam Arts, South Asian Diasporas and local New Yorkers. Guests admired displays of illuminated diyas, colorful figurines of Rama, Sita, and Lakshmi, and saree donated by Lakshmi Singh, honoring the goddess of prosperity.

A heartfelt thank-you to GMC Docent Mary Reynolds for leading guests through an inspiring tour of Gracie Mansion’s rich history and heritage while celebrating light, culture, and community — right in the heart of New York.

10/26/2025

L✨ Festival of Lights at Gracie Mansion ✨

A radiant Celebration of Light, Culture and Heritage took place on October 18th, 2025 at Gracie Mansion Conservancy in partnership with the International Museum of The Saree, Diwali was celebrated in style the Festival of Lights Tour. The afternoon opened with heartfelt remarks from Chioma Ohakam, GMC’s Director of Public Engagement, and guest speaker Dr. Vipul Patel, MD, who welcomed guests into “The People’s House.” They highlighted the importance of embracing cultural diversity, beauty, and unity within the historic halls of Gracie Mansion.

Guests were treated to an enchanting musical interlude by world-renowned maestro Ustad Kamal Sabri, a leading figure in Indian Classical music. Performing on a 150-year-old sarangi passed down from his father, legendary Ustad Sabri Khan, Ustad Sabri’s soulful Diwali bhajans mesmerized the audience, bridging generations of musical tradition.

The evening continued with a moving poetic performance by Dr. Ashvini Persaud, who recited from the forthcoming book “Saree To The New World” and its accompanying musical album. Dr. Persaud seamlessly wove together live poetry, audience participation, and musical collaboration with Ustad Kamal Sabri, transforming the moment into a living archive of art and connection. Wearing a vintage Gujarati saree featured in International Museum of The Saree, she embodied the spirit of cultural preservation and celebration.

The event welcomed a beautifully diverse gathering, including leaders of International Museum of The Saree, Suriname Permanent Mission, BAPS Sri Swaminarayan Mandir, GPK Foundation, Bengali International Literary Society, Sri Chinmoy Mission, Hrudayam Arts, South Asian Diasporas and local New Yorkers.

Guests admired displays of illuminated diyas, colorful figurines of Rama, Sita, and Lakshmi, and saree donated by Lakshmi Singh, honoring the goddess of prosperity.

A heartfelt thank-you to GMC Docent Mary Reynolds for leading guests through an inspiring tour of Gracie Mansion’s rich history and heritage.

🪔✨ A truly luminous afternoon celebrating light, culture, and community — right in the heart of New York. #

10/26/2025

L✨ Festival of Lights at Gracie Mansion ✨

A radiant Celebration of Light, Culture and Heritage took place on October 18th, 2025 at Gracie Mansion Conservancy in partnership with the International Museum of The Saree, Diwali was celebrated in style the Festival of Lights Tour. The afternoon opened with heartfelt remarks from Chioma Ohakam, GMC’s Director of Public Engagement, and guest speaker Dr. Vipul Patel, MD, who welcomed guests into “The People’s House.” They highlighted the importance of embracing cultural diversity, beauty, and unity within the historic halls of Gracie Mansion.

Guests were treated to an enchanting musical interlude by world-renowned maestro Ustad Kamal Sabri, a leading figure in Indian Classical music. Performing on a 150-year-old sarangi passed down from his father, legendary Ustad Sabri Khan, Ustad Sabri’s soulful Diwali bhajans mesmerized the audience, bridging generations of musical tradition.

The evening continued with a moving poetic performance by Dr. Ashvini Persaud, who recited from the forthcoming book “Saree To The New World” and its accompanying musical album. Dr. Persaud seamlessly wove together live poetry, audience participation, and musical collaboration with Ustad Kamal Sabri, transforming the moment into a living archive of art and connection. Wearing a vintage Gujarati saree featured in International Museum of The Saree, she embodied the spirit of cultural preservation and celebration.

The event welcomed a beautifully diverse gathering, including leaders of International Museum of The Saree, Suriname Permanent Mission, BAPS Sri Swaminarayan Mandir, GPK Foundation, Bengali International Literary Society, Sri Chinmoy Mission, Hrudayam Arts, South Asian Diasporas and local New Yorkers.

Guests admired displays of illuminated diyas, colorful figurines of Rama, Sita, and Lakshmi, and saree donated by Lakshmi Singh, honoring the goddess of prosperity.

A heartfelt thank-you to GMC Docent Mary Reynolds for leading guests through an inspiring tour of Gracie Mansion’s rich history and heritage.

🪔✨ A truly luminous afternoon celebrating light, culture, and community — right in the heart of New York.

10/26/2025

Festival of Lights at Gracie Mansion ✨
A radiant Celebration of Light, Culture and Heritage took place on October 18 2025 at the Gracie Mansion Conservancy, in partnership with the International Museum of The Saree. Diwali was celebrated in style during this year’s Festival of Lights Tour.

The afternoon opened with heartfelt remarks from Chioma Ohakam, GMC’s Director of Public Engagement, and guest speaker, Dr. Vipul Patel, MD who welcomed guests into “The People’s House.” They highlighted the importance of embracing cultural diversity, beauty, and unity within the historic halls of Gracie Mansion.

Guests were treated to an enchanting musical interlude by world-renowned maestro, Ustad Kamal Sabri, a leading figure in Indian Classical Music. Performing on a 150-year-old sarangi handed down from his father, legendary Ustad Sabri Khan, Ustad Sabri’s soulful Diwali bhajans mesmerized the audience, bridging generations of musical tradition.

The evening continued with a moving poetic performance by Dr. Ashvini Persaud, who recited from the forthcoming book “Saree To The New World” and it's accompanying musical album. Dr. Persaud seamlessly wove together live poetry, audience participation, and musical collaboration with Ustad Sabri, transforming the moment into a living archive of art and connection. Wearing a vintage Gujarati saree donated to the International Museum of The Saree, she embodied the spirit of cultural preservation and celebration.

The event welcomed a beautifully diverse gathering, including leaders of the International Museum of The Saree, the Suriname Permanent Mission, BAPS Sri Swaminarayan Temple, GPK Foundation, Chinmoy Mission and Hrudayam Arts, Bengali International Literary Society, South Asian diasporas and fellow New Yorkers.

Guests admired displays of illuminated diyas, colorful figurines of Rama, Sita, and Lakshmi, and featured saree of Lakshmi Singh honoring the Goddess of prosperity.

A heartfelt thank you to GMC Docent Mary Reynolds for leading guests through an inspiring tour of Gracie Mansion’s rich history and heritage.

🪔✨ A truly luminous afternoon celebrating light, culture, and community — right in the heart of New York

10/18/2025

Updates on event at Gracie Mansion House: The room is full this first unique Diwali tour.

Thank you Chioma and supporters.

05/28/2025

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12/01/2024

Remembering one of our musical legends today, Ustad Sabri Khan, born in Uttar Pradesh, India. Today marks his memorial anniversary. Ustad Sabri Khan is one of several historically significant musicians who contributed to the development of classical Indian music in the United States and India. His son renowned Ustad Kamal Sabri, also follows in his footsteps, recently performing at City College of New York alongside other global Indian diaspora artists with classical music upbringing. He will be performing in Soho come December 4th with first time electronic collaboration. Interested parties can RSVP at https://hello.cx/rsvp/sarangi-meets-electronica-dj-spooky-featuring-ustad-kamal-sabri

Ustad Kamal Sabri's mother, Mrs. Begum, was a proud wearer of saree as featured in virtual exhibit in International Museum of The Saree.

Thank you Sabri family for your contribution to arts, culture, music and programs curated by International Museum of The Saree and affiliated partners.

The exhibit Splendor of Silk & Beyond, located at City College of New York in collaboration with International Museum of The Saree continues to showcase until December 11th, 2024 in the Cohen Gallery & Archives, NAC Building from 9 to 5 PM, weekdays and features fashionable apparels and/or accessories of Ustad Kamal Sabri, Pt. Anup Jalota, Pt. Ravi Shankar, Terry Gajraj of Guyana, Bollywood star, Rahul Roy, Armel Leslie, Kripa Prasad, leaders of Gopio International community leader, SACSS, Sri Swaminarayan Baps Temple, Mithila Center, diplomatic, judicial and professional community from India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, South Africa, Zambia, South America ( Suriname, Guyana) and the Caribbean ( Trinidad & more). Japanese kimonos, dolls and other historically significant collections of City College of New York are also on display in this exhibit.

Short film preview, Act1, IM of The Saree which includes message by co-founders of International Museum of The Saree and honorary members: Ustad Kamal Sabri, Pt. Anup Jalota, Rahul Roy and Gopio Diaspora leader is included in the exhibit and available for viewing until Dec. 11th at the archives. RSVP recommended for viewings by notifying [email protected], T:917.993.2557


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Treasure From The Past!
An Archival photo of Legendary Hindustani Classical Musicians; Legendary Tabla Maestro Ustad Allarakha Qureshi, Legendary Sitar Maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar and Legendary Sarangi Virtuoso Ustad Sabri Khan. 🙏🙏🙏

07/14/2024

Pt. Anup Jalota on exhibit and by International Museum Of The Saree.

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