# Ananya Panday’s Paithani Saree Brings Handloom Craft Into Focus 2026-08-07T07:45:21+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Ananya Panday wore a royal blue Paithani silk saree by Manish Malhotra for National Handloom Day, drawing attention to Maharashtra’s traditional weave. The saree features a gold-toned pallu with peacock and floral motifs, paisley buttis and zari work. She paired it with a black strapless blouse, gold jewellery, stacked bangles, a low bun decorated with flowers and a red bindi. Paithani silk takes its name from Paithan, Maharashtra, where the weave has been made for more than 2,000 years, Times Now News reports. Artisans use hand-operated looms, tapestry weaving and real gold and silver zari. Depending on the pallu’s detail, one saree can take several weeks to months to complete. ## Coverage - timesnownews.com Tags: Ananya Panday, Maharashtra handloom, National Handloom Day, Paithani saree Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/ananya-pandays-paithani-saree-brings-handloom-craft-into-focus/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/ananya-pandays-paithani-saree-brings-handloom-craft-into-focus/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.