Feb 1, 2024, 06:55 PM IST
In 2019, Sitharaman made a statement by wearing a Pink Mangalgiri saree with a gold border. This was the first time she replaced the briefcase with a ‘bahi-khata’.
In 2020, Sitharaman opted for a yellow-gold silk saree with a blue border and matching blouse.
In the third budget presentation, she wore a red and off-white Pochampally sari which originates from Pochampally village in Hyderabad.
For the 2022 budget, Sitharaman wore a Bomkai saree which originated in the village of Bomkai in Ganjam district, Odisha.
Temple sarees are usually made of cotton, silk or a mix and worn for special occasions.
Tussar silk is renowned for its distinctive texture and golden lustre. The coarse texture of Tussar silk distinguishes it and gives it a particular character.