London Saree Walkathon, 2023

On 6th August 2023, more than 500 women of Indian origin will participate in the first ever London Saree Walkathon, draping various handloom weaves from different states of India. While walking past the iconic London monuments, beginning from Trafalgar Square to Parliament Square (Gandhi Statue) via 10 Downing Street, they will pay homage to their roots, ancestry, heritage and most importantly the artisans and weavers who have been the true champions of South Asian heritage. This event is being organised by ‘British Woman in Sarees’ under the leadership of Dr Dipti Jain, in spirit of the South Asian Heritage Month in UK and the National Handloom Day in India, while bridging India-UK ties.