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Title
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India Currents – “The Evolution of the Sari” (April 1994, Vol. 8, No. 1)
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Subject
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South Asian fashion
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sari history
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Indian diasporic identity
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cultural evolution
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women's clothing
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India Currents magazine
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1990s Ethic media
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Description
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Cover of the April 1994 issue of India Currents (Vol. 8, No. 1), featuring the major story “The Evolution of the Sari.” The cover showcases three models in diverse sari drapes and styles, illustrating the garment’s transformation across regions, generations, and diasporic contexts.
The issue explores how the sari, one of South Asia’s most iconic cultural symbols, has adapted through modernization, migration, and artistic reinterpretation. By spotlighting sari fashion in 1994, India Currents captured a moment when Indian American women were renegotiating tradition and modernity in public and private life.
The cover also references the political climate of the era with the teaser: “Clinton: Good for India?”, demonstrating the magazine’s dual focus on cultural heritage and U.S.–India political relations as experienced by the diaspora community.
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Creator
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India Currents magazine
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Date
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April 1994
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Format
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Photograph of print magazine cover (JPEG image)
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Language
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English
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Coverage
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San Francisco Bay Area, California, United States
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Rights
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© India Currents Inc. Used for educational and non-commercial display.
