Nirmala Sitharaman's Kanchipuram Saree: A Quiet Statement at Union Budget 2026

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman shows the digital tablet, enclosed in a traditional red 'bahi-khata' style pouch, before Union Budget presentation on February 1, 2026. (PTI)

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News18•01-02-2026, 11:31

Nirmala Sitharaman's Kanchipuram Saree: A Quiet Statement at Union Budget 2026

•Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026 draped in a deep magenta-maroon Kanchipuram silk saree.
•Her saree choice, featuring mustard-yellow kattam checks and a coffee-brown border, conveyed a balance of gravitas, warmth, and sophistication.
•Sitharaman's Budget Day wardrobe consistently highlights India's textile legacy, with this year's Kanchipuram silk honoring Tamil Nadu's weaving tradition.
•The Kanchipuram weave symbolizes economic resilience: built to last, rooted in tradition, and globally relevant.
•Her attire, paired with a red silk-wrapped digital Bahi-Khata, bridges tradition and reform, advocating for local craftsmanship and heritage.

Why It Matters: Nirmala Sitharaman's Kanchipuram saree at Budget 2026 made a powerful statement about heritage and resilience.

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