<p>The evocative strum of the rubab rent the air, and it almost seemed like the flames of the many lit candles were swaying to its mesmerising rhythm. Musician Adnan Manzoor brought to life traditional Kashmiri folk numbers on a pleasantly cold evening in central Bengaluru recently.<br><br>His concert was part of Verge, a multi-sensory event that brought together music, storytelling, craft and food. Apart from Adnan, Himanshu Bajpai presented a short Dastangoi performance, while a musical set piece by The Aahvaan Project felt like an immersion into an ethereal space. A free-flowing discussion on craft, identity and legacy preceded the concerts while Chef Manu Chandra curated food apt for the occasion.<br><br>Brainchild of Akshika Poddar, co-founder of a premium luxury brand of contemporary clothing, Rarefore (under which Verge was the first edition) hopes to become a much-cherished space for experiential events that aim to urge us all to slow down, look around and savour the moment. “RareFore is a space for those who are seeking something deeper...it is not just an event. We hope for it to become a curated experience where every little detail holds meaning," says Akshika.<br><br>The company intends to take the cultural series across the country and explore various strands of storytelling, craft, food and music while doing so.</p>
<p>The evocative strum of the rubab rent the air, and it almost seemed like the flames of the many lit candles were swaying to its mesmerising rhythm. Musician Adnan Manzoor brought to life traditional Kashmiri folk numbers on a pleasantly cold evening in central Bengaluru recently.<br><br>His concert was part of Verge, a multi-sensory event that brought together music, storytelling, craft and food. Apart from Adnan, Himanshu Bajpai presented a short Dastangoi performance, while a musical set piece by The Aahvaan Project felt like an immersion into an ethereal space. A free-flowing discussion on craft, identity and legacy preceded the concerts while Chef Manu Chandra curated food apt for the occasion.<br><br>Brainchild of Akshika Poddar, co-founder of a premium luxury brand of contemporary clothing, Rarefore (under which Verge was the first edition) hopes to become a much-cherished space for experiential events that aim to urge us all to slow down, look around and savour the moment. “RareFore is a space for those who are seeking something deeper...it is not just an event. We hope for it to become a curated experience where every little detail holds meaning," says Akshika.<br><br>The company intends to take the cultural series across the country and explore various strands of storytelling, craft, food and music while doing so.</p>
