Nita Ambani is a businesswoman. Apart from this, she is also known for her elegance. She not only sets high fashion goals with her style, but each of her attire also represents Indian culture and craftsmanship. Recently, she was seen in saree look while receiving the honorary doctorate degree at KIIT, Odisha. Like every time, this saree of hers is also very special. This saree has been woven by hand and it took 2 years to make it. The reason behind this is the patterns made on this saree which show devotion as well as tradition and culture.
The saree worn by Nita Ambani represents Odisha only. Actually, she is wearing Ikat saree which is made from handloom workmanship in Sambalpuri, Odisha. The saree worn by Nita Ambani has been woven by weaver Mr. Harishankar Mehar and its patterns will really surprise anyone. So let us know what is so special about this saree.
crafts of odisha
Keeping the event in mind, Nita Ambani chose the same saree for this function. This event was organized in Odisha. Whereas Ikat saree is made in Pochampalli of Telangana and Sambalpuri of Odisha. In this, the threads are dyed using tie-dye technique before weaving. This saree has also got GI tag. While Ikat sarees of Telangana are known for their geometric patterns and bright colors, Ikat sarees of Odisha are known for their traditional and unique style. Nita Ambani wore mud color
Ram written on saree
This saree of Nita Ambani shows that it is not just a garment, but it is much more than that which tells the story of tradition as well as spirituality. The patterns on this saree show how an attire can hold or tell an entire story within itself. The reason behind it taking two years to make this saree is the special patterns made on it. Actually, ‘Ram’ is written in many languages. It represents faith.
Mantras were also written on the saree
This saree not only has “Ram” written in different languages, but sacred mantras are also engraved on its pallu. Its special thing is that these mantras are in Odia script. This saree is woven in classic Ikat pattern. Mosaics inspired by Ram Shila have also been made on this saree.
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Use of natural colors
The threads used in the saree are dyed with natural colours. This saree has been prepared by weaving using traditional Bandha technique. It is believed that the history of Ikat saree in Odisha is more than 5000 years old and this art has been prevalent among the people for more than a thousand years. Double Ikat is considered to be the most complex weaving pattern.