Three years after a young woman was gang-raped and murdered in the national capital, her mother made an emotional appeal to the people of the country to acknowledge her name. The victim was called Nirbhaya (the fearless) in popular press because Indian laws do not allow the names of rape victims to be made public.
"I have no shame in taking her name. There is no need to hide her name. The shame should be theirs (the rapists). My daughter's name is Jyoti. Call her by her name," her mother Asha Devi told a cheering crowd at the heart of the capital.
In India, where rape still has a social stigma attached to it, on rare occasions survivors or their families willingly come forward to identify themselves to help others in the same situation cope and to give courage to the silent majority. The survivor in the Park Street rape case, Suzette Jordan, insisted people know her name and refused to be called a 'victim'.
On Dec 16, 2012, the young medical student was raped brutally, tortured and then thrown out of a public bus she boarded along with a man friend while returning home from a movie. She died days later of her injuries. Four rapists have been given the death penalty. But one of them, who was a juvenile at that time, has served three years in a correctional home for minors and is set to walk free on December 20.
Jyoti's mother urged the government not to release him.
As part of a rehabilitation plan by the Delhi government's department of women and child development (WCD), the rapist will be given a one-time financial grant of Rs 10,000 and a sewing machine so that he can set up a tailoring shop.
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Amazing Photos Of Gota Patti
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Gota patti originated in Rajasthan, during the Mughal era. It was a popular form of embroidery on ensembles worn by royalty. (credit:Neon Begum)
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Also known as lappe ka kaam gota kinari (work) is most commonly used on the edges of the garment, especially lehngas, ghagras and dupattas. I try to use it all over the saris. (credit:Neon Begum)
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Gota is a yarn made of cotton in warp and metal in weft. During earlier times real gold was used. However, today it has been replaced by synthetic fibres. (credit:Neon Begum)
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The royals paired gota with bright hues: radiant reds and pinks, yellows and greens. While I love working with gota on pastels, I also play with it on nude shades for a softer look. (credit:Neon Begum)
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Now, the new style of synthetic fibre that is used to make gota is more durable. It comes in different widths for different borders and edges. (credit:Neon Begum)
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Gota patti is often employed on fabrics such as bandhini, silk, chiffon and georgette. (credit:Neon Begum)
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Gota kinari is very appropriate for mehndi/ sangeet and haldi ceremonies -- it complements the colourful, playfullness of the occasion very well. (credit:Neon Begum)
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This style of embroidery is timeless and classic. It only gets richer in time, and there's simply no fashion era/trend that it can be constrained to. (credit:Neon Begum)
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Done by hand, gotta work often looks heavy and rich, but is extremely light to wear. I try to reinterpret it in smaller, lighter patterns. (credit:Neon Begum)
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Udaipur, Kota, Bikaner, Ajmer and of course the pink city of Jaipur still house some of the best gota craftsmen. (credit:Neon Begum)
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Earlier, gotta was mostly employed in floral patterns, paisley motifs, and animal prints. (credit:Neon Begum)
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I try to use gota in different ways - by twisting the gota ribbons, with the help of machine embroidery. Accessorising it with zari and thread work also works well. (credit:Neon Begum)
Karnataka Bhootheyara(13 of26)
Worn by: Nomadic ceremonial performerArea: Bidar and Gulbarga districtLength: 8 yd/ 7.36 mHow to drape: Divide sari into half and take around waist. Knot tightly at centre front waist. Take both loose end between the legs front to back, and tuck in at centre back at least 10-12 inch. Bring both loose ends back to front. Hold both ends with either hand. Knot them together at centre of front waist. Bring left loose end around waist anti-clockwise. Tie knot at right waist with both ends. Separate drape may be taken over left shoulder and tucked in at right waist. (credit:'Saris: Tradition and Beyond' by Rta Kapur Chishti )
Goa Dhangad(14 of26)
Worn by: Shepherd Community Area: North GoaLength: 9 yd/ 8.30 mHow to drape: Take inner end-piece and double-fold it to arm’s length.Wrap double-folded piece around waist clockwise.Tie at right of waist.Take outer end-piece over left shoulder up to thigh length.Hold loose portion of sari in front.Make a single fold.Pleat folded portion from left to right.Continue pleating.Hold gathered pleats in front and tuck into centre waist.Lift pleats with right hand and hold loose end in left hand.Similarly, right pleats with left hand and pick up loose end over right leg.Hold them with both hands.Tuck into centre front waist.Collect centre pleats with both hands.Bring gathered pleats to back between legs.Tuck into centre back at least 10-12 inches, spreading borders o either side to form a perfect ‘v’ shape.Lift outer end-piece from back.Throw over left shoulder.Bring outer end-piece around waist anticlockwise to tuck in at left waist. (credit:'Saris: Tradition and Beyond' by Rta Kapur Chishti )
Gujarat Parsi(15 of26)
Worn by: Urban mercantile communityArea: Saurashtra, GujaratLength: 5.7 yd/ 5.30 mHow to drape: Take inner end of sari, wrap it around waist anticlockwise, and tuck into petticoat at right waist.Bring outer end-piece around waist anticlockwise and hold with right hand.Throw outer inner-piece over right shoulder from back leaving right end forming a ‘v’ below knee.Make pleats of remaining loose portion of sari.Tuck into centre front waist leaving some portions free at left waist. Hold outer end-piece in place with brooch on right shoulder. (credit:'Saris: Tradition and Beyond' by Rta Kapur Chishti )
Madhya Pradesh Balaghat(16 of26)
Worn by: Mara communityArea: South Madhya PradeshLength: 9 yd/ 8.36 mHow to drape: Take inner end-piece and fold over into triangle at waist.Take free ends of triangle at either side of waist.Tie knot over triangle at centre front waist.Bring outer end-piece over head left to right.Tuck left corner of outer end-piece at left back waist.Make pleats from right to left.Leaving two to three pleats free in left, tuck gathered pleats at centre front waist.Pick up centre point of loose pleats.Take it back between legs.Spread borders on right side of hip and tuck in.Gathered both draped border ends from back lower-end.Catch firmly and bring to front.Bring lower borders under front pleats.Fold over front pleats in triangle. Pick up front lower border.Tuck in at left and right waist, preferably one leg more visible than the other. (credit:'Saris: Tradition and Beyond' by Rta Kapur Chishti )
Central Chhattisgarh Style(17 of26)
Worn by: Entire communityArea: Central ChhattisgarhLength: 7 yd/ 6.5 mHow to drape: Wrap inner end-piece around waist clockwise and tie/tuck in at right waist.Tuck in free end-piece at left waist and fold in front in ‘v’ shape.Bring left side of folded ‘v’ to back waist and tuck in.Bring free end-piece over left shoulder to right shoulder and drape in front.Pull left corner of outer end-piece to left waist.Bring left pulled corner around waist anticlockwise.Tuck pulled portion into front left waist. (credit:'Saris: Tradition and Beyond' by Rta Kapur Chishti )
Uttar Pradesh Seedha Pallu(18 of26)
Worn by: Middle class, Urban and Rural Area: Central and Eastern U.P.Length: 5.8 yd/ 5.3 mHow to drape:Wrap inner end-piece around waist and tie knot at right waist.Bring outer end-piece over right shoulder till thigh-length back to front anticlockwise, and make pleats of remaining sari.Tuck the gathered pleats in at centre front waist. (credit:'Saris: Tradition and Beyond' by Rta Kapur Chishti )
Bihar Purnia(19 of26)
Worn by: Rural communityArea: Northeast BiharLength: 5 yd/ 4.55 mHow to drape: Wrap inner end-piece around waist anticlockwise and tie/tuck in at left waist.Bring free end-piece to right waist and tuck in.Bring outer end-piece under left arm, over head, and across right shoulder back to front.Bring outer end-piece around waist anticlockwise.Tuck in outer end-piece at front left waist. (credit:'Saris: Tradition and Beyond' by Rta Kapur Chishti )
Jharkhand Santhal Pargana(20 of26)
Worn by: Majhi, kurmi and other tribesArea: Northeast JharkhandLength: 5 yd/ 4.6 mHow to drape: Wrap inner end-piece around waist clockwise.Tie knot at right waist and bring free end to left and tuck in.Bring outer end-piece, over right shoulder from back to front anticlockwise.Bring both edges of outer end-piece to centre back waist from either side and tuck in. (credit:'Saris: Tradition and Beyond' by Rta Kapur Chishti )
West Bengal Nadia(21 of26)
Worn by: Women during special occasions -- marriages and pujas (the more modern form of sari styling has replaced this in recent years).Area: Central region of West BengalLength: 5.7 yd/ 5.3 mHow to drape: Bring inner end-piece around waist clockwise and tie knot at right waist.Bring free end-piece to left waist and tuck in.Bring free end-piece to right waist and tuck in.Throw free end of sari over right shoulder.Adjust free end-piece over head and bring to front waist under right arm.Throw over left shoulder again. (credit:'Saris: Tradition and Beyond' by Rta Kapur Chishti )
Orissa Kotapad(22 of26)
Worn by: Tribal rural communityArea: South OrissaLength: 5.7 yd/ 5.3 mHow to drape: Wrap inner end of sari around waist clockwise and tie knot at right waist.Hold free end portion with left hand.Throw free end over left shoulder.Bring free end to front under right arm.Take outer end-piece around chest anticlockwise and tie knot with front upper border at right shoulder. (credit:'Saris: Tradition and Beyond' by Rta Kapur Chishti )
Andhra Pradesh Boggili Posi(23 of26)
Worn by: Golla (shepherd community); Gudati Kapulu (agriculturist)Area: Narasannapalle, Cuddapah district, Rayalseema region, South Andhra PradeshLength: 9 yd/ 8.26 mHow to drape: Bring inner end-piece around waist clockwise and tie knot at front.Bring outer end-piece around waist anticlockwise and throw over right shoulder till thigh-length.Make pleats of remaining loose portion facing right.Roll pleats outward and secure by wrapping over with innermost layer.Pick up lower borders at two extremes.Pick up lower borders at two extremes.Bring to centre back waist from either sides and tuck in. (credit:'Saris: Tradition and Beyond' by Rta Kapur Chishti )
Tamil Nadi Madisaru(24 of26)
Worn by: Iyengar Brahmin Area: Central Tamil NaduLength: 9 yd/ 8.3 mHow to drape: Wrap inner end of sari around waist clockwise and tie knot at right waist.Lift lower border of inner end-piece and tuck in at left waist.Make five to six pleats from right free end of sari.Spread out pleats across front and tuck in.Bring free end of sari around waist anticlockwise under right arm.Gather two to three diagonal pleats from free end of sari and tuck into left waist.Take free end of sari front to back between legs.Tuck in at centre back waist up to 12 inches.Bring free end of sari around waist anticlockwise and throw over left shoulder. (credit:'Saris: Tradition and Beyond' by Rta Kapur Chishti )
Maharashtra Nau Vari(25 of26)
Worn by: Lavani performer Area: Central MaharashtraLength: 9 yd/ 8.30 mHow to drape: Take inner end of sari clockwise around waist and tie knot at right waist.Holder outer end-piece and bring towards right side from back.Bring outer end-piece over left shoulder, overhead till knee length and make pleats of remaining free portion.Reverse pleats from left to right and take out inner two to three pleats.Wrap freed pleats around gathered pleats to bind them and tuck in at left waist.Roll pleats outward to desired length of sari into banana like form.Pull inner most layer of sari and turn outward over banana form, securing it firmly.Take lower border of back drape to center front waist.Bring it over banana-like form to reverse.Pick up centre point of left front pleats.Rollover and hold towards centre between legs.Pick up lower hemline with both hands.Bring them together to centre front.Hold both borders with left hand and stretch out to centre point.Pull centre point to back between legs.Tuck into centre back waist at least 9-12 inches and both border fall parallel at the back.Take loose end of lower border at back of legs.Wrap it inward to form a tight drape around leg up to calf.Wrapping must go completely around leg from outer to inner side.Tie cord holding ‘v’ formation of border above heel. Lavani performers usually wear at least ten rows of ankle bells over cord. (credit:'Saris: Tradition and Beyond' by Rta Kapur Chishti )
Kerala Tribal Style(26 of26)
Worn by: Tribal communityArea: North East Kerala, especially Wayanad and Palakad Length of upper drape: 3yd/ 2.6mLower drape: 4.5 yd/ 4 mHow to drape: Wrap inner end-piece around waist clockwise and tie knot at centre.Bring free end piece around waist anticlockwise to right front waist, leaving loose portion to left waist.Bring free end-piece across breast right to left and wrap it twice.Bring free end-piece over right shoulder back to front. (credit:'Saris: Tradition and Beyond' by Rta Kapur Chishti )