Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma left for London on Saturday (November 15, 2025) to initiate the process of bringing back the revered Vrindavani Vastra from the British Museum.
He is expected to sign an agreement with the museum authorities on Sunday for the “homecoming” of the motif-rich silk textile, woven under the guidance of 15th-16th century neo-Vaishnav saint-reformer Srimanta Sankaradeva.
Pieces of the Vrindavani Vastra were believed to have been taken to Tibet during the 17th-18th century and collected by British explorers a century later.
The Chief Minister said the Assam government has begun the process to bring the historic treasure back to the State, where it truly belongs.
“The Vrindavani Vastra is an invaluable part of Assam’s history and civilisation. Except for a few who visited the London or Paris museums, none of us has seen it. We have only heard and read about it and seen its image in books and online media,” he said via Facebook live before departing for London.
