Wednesday, 11th February 2026
Sarah Mahaffy will be talking on 'Discovering the textiles of Odisha, Lucknow and Chanderi.'
at the University Women’s Club. 18.00 for 18.30.
Above left:The master weaver of Nuapatna, Odisha, with his ikat masterpiece and (above right) a beautiful piece of chikankari in Lucknow.
Discovering the textiles of Odisha, Lucknow and Chanderi
When you travel in India you will find a variety of special textiles. In the last 20 years I have visited many different places. In this talk I will be discussing some of the silks and cottons, weaves and embroideries that I have found in the state of Odisha and in the centres of Lucknow and Chanderi. I will be bringing some examples with me to illustrate my talk.
Sarah Mahaffy had a career in book publishing before launching her shop Maharani in 2006. She has sourced and sold textiles from all over India including Gujarat, Kashmir, Rajasthan, Kolkata, Bangalore, Mumbai and Tamil Nadu.
Members and their guests welcome. Please contact Dimity Spiller for information.
Wednesday, 18th March 2026
Rachel Midgely will talk on 'Embroidery highlights from the Gawthorpe Textiles Collection' at the University Women’s Club. 18.00 for 18.30
April 2026 Date tbc
Speaker and talk title tbc
Caledonian Club. 18.00 for 18.30
Society talks are normally held at the University Women's Club
in South Audley Square just behind the Dorchester Hotel. Talks start at 18.30.
Both Green Park and Hyde Park Corner tube stations are a short walk away. Free street parking
after 6.30pm (Tilney St, Stanhope Gate, Hill St, Waverton St, Curzon St, Chesterfield Gardens)
Guests are welcome to attend for £7 a single lecture. Students £5.
Membership of one year for all events from £30.
