Originally published at: https://whatshelikes.in/kanjeevaram-rukmini-devi-arundales-legacy-at-kalakshetra/48710/
Rukmini Devi Arundale, a trailblazing figure in the realm of Indian classical dance, made significant contributions not only to the world of performing arts but also left an indelible mark on the realm of traditional handwoven sarees, particularly the Kanjeevaram sarees. Founding Kalakshetra (1936) In 1936, Rukmini Devi Arundale founded Kalakshetra, a cultural academy dedicated…