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Dia Mirza wears mother’s Banarasi saree at Operation Safed Sagar
Actress Dia Mirza wore her mother's Banarasi handloom saree at the Delhi premiere of Operation Safed Sagar on National Handloom Day, reports Freepress Journal. She posted photos and a message celebrating Indian…
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Actress Dia Mirza wore her mother's Banarasi handloom saree at the Delhi premiere of Operation Safed Sagar on National Handloom Day, reports Freepress Journal. She posted photos and a message celebrating Indian handcrafted textiles and the artisans who weave them. The deep maroon saree featured gold-toned motifs, zari work, and a broad pallu with antique gold patterns. She accessorised minimally with gold earrings and bracelets, pairing the saree with a navy blue blouse. Mirza urged support for India's artisans, calling it a privilege to stand for them.
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Some may dismiss Dia Mirza's choice as a celebrity's performative nod to handloom, but wearing her mother's actual heirloom saree, not a designer piece, suggests sincerity. However, the real test is whether such social media moments drive real income to weavers, who often get squeezed by middlemen. Will Mirza or other stars put their money where their posts are and invest directly in artisan cooperatives? The numbers from Banarasi loom sales in the coming weeks will tell.
Source: freepressjournal.in
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