King Charles and Queen Camilla Pay Tribute to Bengal’s Cultural Heritage with Sabyasachi’s Elephant Masks

At the Animal Ball, King Charles and Queen Camilla wore Sabyasachi’s Shola masks. (Images: Instagram)

Celebrated Indian fashion designer Sabyasachi stole the show at the extravagant charity event for environmental protection with his complex elephant masks, which were worn by none other than King Charles III and Queen Camilla

The Elephant Ball 2023, hosted by the Royal Family of London on June 29, 2023, garnered worldwide attention. Indian designers showcased their artistic talent, with renowned fashion designer Sabyasachi creating elaborate elephant masks worn by King Charles and Queen Camilla. These masks stole the show at the extravagant charity event dedicated to environmental protection.

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The charity event, held in London on June 29, 2023, under the patronage of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, marked the 20th anniversary of the prestigious ball. Fashion designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee took to his Instagram account to share the remarkable accomplishment of creating the specially crafted white “Shola” elephant masks for the royal couple. These masks pay homage to Bengal’s rich legacy and culture.

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Sabyasachi Mukherjee explained the significance and exclusivity of the masks in his caption. He mentioned that the Shola masks were meticulously handcrafted using traditional techniques and materials, in collaboration with artists from the Sabyasachi Art Foundation and master craftspeople from Bengal. These masks celebrate one of Bengal’s most cherished heritage crafts, which involves around 5,000 artisans. The caption also provided a definition of ‘Shola,’ referring to the art of carving sholapith, a sponge-like cork made from an aquatic plant found in Bengali marshes. The artisans create decorative pieces for gods and structures for D

 

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