Yes, one can run the full distance of the Marathon wearing a Saree!
A UK-based marathon-enthusiast woman, Ms Madhusmita Jena Das, proved this when she ran the Manchester Marathon dressed in a traditional Khandua Saree last Sunday i.e. on 16th April 2023.
This week, we first got to see this smiling Person of Indian Origin (PIO) Odia lady participating in
a Marathon and conquering hearts.
Madhusmita Jena Das’s marathon participation images and videos are now viral.
UK-based marathon-runner Odia woman, Ms Madhusmita Jena Das, ran the Manchester Marathon dressed in a traditional Khandua Saree last Sunday i.e. on 16th April 2023.
Her marathon participation images and videos are now viral. She has earned praise for her beautiful traditional Khandua silk Saree that she had worn while participating in the Manchester Marathon.
Misrepresentation of Her Saree
Those who have followed this news or search it online will find that- the name of her saree has been shared by most as “Sambalpuri”.
Sambalpuri is a type of Bandha Kala or art of tie-and-dye i.e. Ikat handloom being woven in some districts of western Odisha, India.
However, Madhusmita Jena Das’s saree is not a Sambalpuri Saree.
Rather, it is a Khandua Saree.
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| Source: The News Insight on Twitter- https://twitter.com/TNITweet/status/1649012126525054977?s=20 |
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