The story behind the saris

Poonam White donated her mother's collection of saris to Watford Museum. Here you can view some of the saris, and read an extract from an interview with Poonam about the lives of her parents.

Page link: Saris: a photo gallery
Saris: a photo gallery
These saris belonged to Poonam White's mother. Some are saris she used to wear at work; others are dress saris for special occasions.
Page link: Hard work and achievement
Hard work and achievement
Poonam describes how her parents came from India and worked hard all their lives to establish themselves in England.