Mar 16, 2025
India’s rich legacy of handicrafts is a reflection of its vibrant culture, with celebrated actresses and designers proudly embracing these exquisite fabrics and the communities behind them. Let’s take a trip down the fashion archives and revisit some B-town beauties who have donned iconic Indian textiles that deserve more recognition.
Showing off her fashion prowess at every event, Kareena was spotted in a stunning deep green Abjini saree from Anita Dongre’s design house featuring nature-inspired motifs and had Gota patti, zardozi border, and gold sequin detailing.
Talking about fashion and style and not mentioning Janhvi Kapoor’s name is not fair. The diva opted for a stunning green ombre silk Bandhani saree and teamed it with a velvet green sleeveless blouse that looked royal and classy on her.
Alia Bhatt commanded attention in this customised Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla Ajrakh sari that had hints of ancient Indian block printing and reiterated the influence of Indian craftsmanship on the fashion industry.
Proving that she can never go wrong with fashion, Sonam Kapoor wore her mother’s 35-year-old Gharchola saree dipped in the hues of maroon and styled it in Gujarati drape, featuring intricate weave patterns, white Bandhani design, broad patti borders, and mirror embellishments on the trims.
Winning the fashion game in her 70s, Rekha’s wardrobe screams elegance with pure silk Banarasi and Kanjeevaram sarees. The diva was spotted in a stunning traditional Kanchipuram saree dipped in the hues of gold grandeur and teamed with a same-shade half-sleeve blouse with intricate embroidery, perfect for all festive occasions.
The global sensation never fails to stay close to her Indian roots and was once spotted in a vibrant yellow Chanderi saree with Jamdani motifs during the inauguration of Laxmi Puja of her new house in Los Angeles.
Making a bold statement in vibrant contrasting hues, Yami Gautam painted the city pink in this blooming Banarasi saree with minimal silver accents and teamed it with a green full-sleeved blouse.
Showcasing her love and admiration for comfortable and breezy summer sarees, Vidya Balan donned a white Khadi saree with minimal black stripes and matched it with a black minimal shimmer half-sleeve blouse.
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