10 Stunning Divas Who Rocked Handloom Sarees And Made Our Jaws Drop
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While fashion trends may come and go, sarees have been an integral part of Indian culture since ages and are very much a part of it till this day. The attire is considered timeless and classic and many Indian actresses have even showcased their sarees at global events. Actresses like Deepika Padukone, Sonam Kapoor, Nandita Das and so many more have showcased their love for the traditional Indian garment at various red carpets from Cannes to The Academy Awards. Back in the year 1983, Bhanu Athaiya made history after she became the first Indian woman to win an Oscar for Best Costume Designer for the film Gandhi. She graced the carpet in a beautiful baby blue saree and stunned the audience. Here’s a look at ten stunning Indian actresses who’ve supported the handloom and hand-printed saree movement with their ethereal outfits:
1. Anushka Sharma
Anushka Sharma showed off her svelte figure in this beautiful muted organza saree in July 2019 and her fans absolutely adored it. Anushka usually prefers to rock lehengas and suits but when she does share saree pictures, her fans always appreciate her for it. The soon-to-be-mother is known for her incredible taste in fashion and channels her looks very well.
2. Priyanka Chopra
Priyanka’s gorgeous royal blue handloom saree was designed by none other than her good friend and insanely talented designer, Masaba Gupta! Priyanka wore this gorgeous saree to an award function. She has often been Masaba’s muse in the past and has shared images of herself in many different handloom sarees. Whether she is in LA with her husband Nick Jonas or in Mumbai with her family, she can always be spotted donning a saree or two.
3. Dia Mirza
Dia Mirza is a lover of all things handloom. The gorgeous Thappad actress has displayed her incredible collection of handloom sarees on her Instagram account and shared a picture of herself in this stunning saree on National Handloom Day. She spoke about how Indian weavers need our love and support and how much she appreciates the rich legacy of Indian weavers and textiles. Dia’s vibrant collection of sarees has us keeping our eyes peeled for the next gorgeous saree she chooses to showcase.
4. Deepika Padukone
Deepika is another actress who has openly shared her love for handloom sarees on her various social media profiles. She has attended many events while strutting her exquisite sarees and has inspired many to start wearing them as well. Deepika’s sarees are all about paying attention to the finer details in life and she often wears sarees that are embellished with precious beads and gems.
5. Samantha Akkineni
Samantha donned this gorgeous saree by Urvashi Sethi with the word “Jaanu” printed on it. The actress’s film Jaanu was released in February and she wore the outfit while promoting the film on her social media accounts. Samantha is someone who looks gorgeous in any attire she chooses to wear but she looks especially ethereal when she is dressed in traditional South Indian silk sarees.
6. Shilpa Shetty Kundra
Shilpa had written, “Indian handlooms sarees are such a treasure to own! The artistry involved, their uniqueness, and the efforts invested make each piece so incredibly special.” She spoke about how wearing this saree made her feel regal and elegant and even added how the saree was as light as a feather and very easy to handle. Shilpa spoke about how she saluted all the weavers who made the hand-woven garments look effortless.
7. Konkona Sen Sharma
Konkona wore this saree to the Critics Choice Awards in 2019. She has also modeled for various handloom saree manufacturers and even walked the ramp wearing beautiful handloom prints. Konkona is also spotted wearing handloom sarees in many of her films.
8. Masaba Gupta
The fashion designer turned actress has spoken about how handloom has been a major part of her career journey. She spoke about how she started her work as a designer back in 2009 with a handloom collection. Masaba has also been vocal about her love for hand printed and handloom sarees in the past and most of her designs showcase her love for all things traditional.
9. Sonam Kapoor
Sonam loves fashion and isn’t shy to show off her love for sarees. The Khoobsurat actress spoke about how vibrant and diverse handloom sarees are and how everyone should lend their support to the artisans who make the lovely sarees. She also spoke about how weavers from India’s textile industry are helping sustain the art of the handloom and weave magic.
10. Vidya Balan
Vidya is known for sporting beautiful sarees at multiple events and adores wearing traditional attire. During the promotion of her film Shakuntala Devi, she was spotted wearing glorious traditional handloom sarees. Vidya is one of the few actresses in the Indian film industry who is known for being a proper saree connoisseur.
The Indian textile industry is diverse and unique and an absolute delight to behold. It is absolutely wonderful to see that so many celebrities are choosing to support the industry and urge their followers to do the same. Tell us which of the sarees in this article was your favorite in the comment section down below.
