Nirmala Sitharaman's budget looks (Picture Credit- AI Generated)
Lifestyle Desk, New Delhi. Today on February 1, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is going to present the Union Budget 2026-27. During this period, through her look, she has always promoted the skills of Indian artisans i.e. traditional attire. Over the years, she has made everything from the luxurious Mangalagiri silk of Andhra Pradesh to the famous Madhubani art sarees of Bihar a part of her budget look.
This is why his journey as Finance Minister from 2019 to 2025 has not been just a fashion statement, but has become a living symbol of Indian culture and heritage. Come, let's take a look at her looks in the past years (Nirmala Sitharaman Budget Looks).
For her first budget speech, she chose 'Mangalgiri Silk' saree from Andhra Pradesh. It was a pink colored saree with a golden border. This year was also special because this year he left the leather bag (briefcase) and started the red colored Indian 'Bahi-Khata'.
In the year 2020, during the Corona period, she was seen in a yellow and gold colored silk saree. According to Indian beliefs, yellow color is considered very auspicious, which is a symbol of hope and prosperity.
While presenting her third budget in the year 2021, she chose Telangana's famous 'Pochampalli' (ikat) saree. This red and off-white saree reflects the balance between our heritage and new changes.
This year she wore the traditional 'Bomkai Saree' of Odisha. Its color was dark brown (rust color) and it had white color on its border. This saree is a great example of the grassroots culture of Odisha and its intricate workmanship.
In the year 2023, the Finance Minister's red silk saree with Karnataka's special 'Kasuti embroidery' was in the news. There was a black colored traditional 'temple border' on it. Red color represents energy, strength and their determination towards work.
Year 2024 (Interim Budget)
During this, she was seen in a blue colored Tussar silk saree with 'Kantha embroidery' of West Bengal. This hand stitching reflects the textile diversity of different states of India.
Year 2024-25 (Full Budget)
While presenting the full budget after the elections, she wore an off-white handloom saree with magenta border. White color is considered a symbol of new beginnings and clarity.
This time the look was very special. She wore an off-white silk saree adorned with the 'Madhubani art' of Bihar. The special thing is that it was gifted to him by Padma awardee Dulari Devi. The 'fish' design on the saree is considered a symbol of happiness, prosperity and development, which exactly matches the objective of this budget.
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