Current Affairs - State - Discussion

The 16th-century Vrindavani Vastra, a silk tapestry crafted under the guidance of Srimanta Sankardeva, will be loaned to Assam by the British Museum in 2027. This masterpiece, originally commissioned by Koch king Nara Narayan, portrays episodes from the life of Lord Krishna and reflects the rich Vaishnavite heritage of Assam. The textile represents a unique blend of spirituality and artistic excellence, deeply rooted in the cultural identity of the region. Acquired by the British in 1904, its return, even as a loan, underscores growing global discussions on the repatriation of cultural artefacts to their places of origin.