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London Museum Showcases The Endangered Hargila And Assam's Mekhala Sador

The exhibit was created by Dr. Purnima Devi Barman and her team, showcasing the intersection of Assamese textile art and wildlife, as well as conservation efforts

The display at the museum Photo: @justguwahatithings/Instagram
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India has a rich diversity of everything, from landscapes to wildlife and even textiles. In a museum in London, two of these are finding a platform in a unique exhibit celebrating Assam's heritage. The state's textiles and wildlife are being featured in a special exhibition at the Natural History Museum in London. This exhibit showcases an exquisite Mekhela Sador adorned with motifs of the Hargila, or Greater Adjutant Stork. The exhibit was created by Dr. Purnima Devi Barman and her team, showcasing the intersection of Assamese textile art and wildlife conservation, as well as Dr. Barman's conservation efforts as a biologist and UNEP Champion of the Earth.