Ananya Panday’s Paithani Saree Brings Handloom Craft Into Focus

The Story in Brief

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.

The Indian Opinion

The easy story is that a celebrity outfit alone can revive handloom, while the opposite claim is that traditional sarees cannot fit modern wardrobes. Both miss the point. Panday’s styling shows how a plain blouse and restrained jewellery can keep the weave central, but the artisans’ work matters more than the photograph. The real measure is whether shoppers seek authentic Paithani and whether weavers receive fair returns for months of labour.

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