September 28, 2012 1:35 PM

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Special exhibition -Gandhiji & Textiles of Peace -on Oct 2 at National Archives

An exhibition of indigenous textiles titled 'Gandhiji and Textiles of Peace' will be organised to mark the ocassion of Gandhi Jayanti on 2nd of next month. It will be organised at the premises of National Archives of India in New Delhi.

A Culture ministry release says, the exhibition will feature indigenous textile products by several leading group of craftsmen and organizations.
In addition a display of rare archival documents and photographs entitled ‘A Satyagrahi of South Africa: Mahatma Gandhi and Hindi’ will also be on view to coincide with the celebration.

The display will portray the activities of Gandhiji in South Africa as well as his support for the cause of Indians in South Africa after his departure in 1914. His philosophy, concern for Hindi and his memorabilia are highlights of the display.

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