From Kangana Ranaut to Rekha: Bollywood actresses who love their handlooms

Entertainment

Login / Sign Up

Wednesday, January 19, 2022

Gold / Forex

From Kangana Ranaut to Rekha: Bollywood actresses who love their handlooms

National Handloom Day is marked in India on August 7

Published: August 07, 2021 13:11 IANS

1 of 7

Bollywood actresses such as Kangana Ranaut, Sonam Kapoor, Vidya Balan and Rekha are often seen in handloom saris. Their love for handwoven fabrics is no secret and gives them an edge amongst their contemporaries. On National Handloom Day, we look at some celebrities who keep it chic in handlooms: Image Credit: Instagram

2 of 7

Dia Mirza: The actress is known to promote conscious and sustainable fashion as well as lifestyle, taking up many environmental causes and makes mindful fashion choices. The actor is often spotted in eco-friendly and sustainable clothing options styles like saris and suits. She often wears handloom ensembles by designers like Anavila who specialises in natural and handwoven fabrics. Image Credit: IANS

3 of 7

Sonam Kapoor: The fashionista’s handlooms are right up their with her avant garde brands. Not one to shy away from experimenting, Kapoor inspired a generation of millennials to fall in love with traditional textiles and this stunning sari is on point. The colourful khadi sari is a creation by designer duo Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla. Image Credit: IANS

4 of 7

5 of 7

Vidya Balan: Balan’s sari collection is envious. She wore this beautiful handloom Karaikudi Chettinad cotton sari directly from the weaver. It features bold checkered patterns, popularly known as madras checks, which originates from the Karaikudi region. Image Credit: IANS

6 of 7

Rekha: The veteran actress sets a perfect example of how to look stunning in a sari. Rekha has always been loyal to her handloom sari and always drapes one for red carpet events. Her collection of saris include heritage Kanjivarams and Chanderis. Image Credit: IANS

7 of 7

Copy of 697476-01-02-1600931696455 — In 2015, India designated August 7 as National Handloom Day to support indigenous industries. August 7 was picked as it was the same day in 1905 that the Swadeshi, or ‘Make in India’, movement launched in Calcutta, India. | Picture used for illustrative purpose Image Credit: AFP

Latest In

Masdar signs deal for green hydrogen production plant

3 minutes ago
UK: In the name of God, go, PM’s partyman tells Johnson

19 minutes ago
Philippines lures public for ‘zoo jabs’

22 minutes ago
Reds’ attack evolving without Salah, Mane: Lijnders

33 minutes ago
Kenya police launch probe after bodies dumped in river

35 minutes ago

This website stores cookies on your computer. These cookies are used to improve your experience and provide more personalized service to you. Both on your website and other media. To find out more about the cookies and data we use, please check out our Privacy Policy.

Entertainment Bollywood

Trending