Since Nirmala Sitharaman stopped dyeing her hair over a year ago, allowing her grey to blend into a more subdued salt-and-pepper look, she has become notably more deliberate in her sari choices. Traditionally favoring handlooms from Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu’s pattus, Sitharaman has recently embraced a more diverse sartorial palette. Her current selections include Mangalagiris and Kanjeevarams, as well as the delicate Venkatagiris fabrics. She has also incorporated zari work, and handloom blouses crafted from kalamkari and ikat fabrics, reflecting the confidence she projects in her role as Finance Minister.
While her outfits are understated, they are meticulously curated. The blouses are subtly mismatched and tailored for a refined fit. For instance, at Business Today’s Budget Round Table 2024, Sitharaman wore an aubergine silk sari with a blue and silver border, paired with an ikat blouse that slightly deviated in pattern, and a distinctive blue glass bangle—an accessory she had seldom worn before.
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