Nirmala Sitharaman opts for Orissa handloom saree to present the Union Budget 2022
Categories: Budget Special
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is known for her love for handloom sarees and has always encouraged local artisans by wearing beautiful, intricate works by them at the parliament.On Tuesday, as Finance Minister arrived at the Parliament to present the Union Budget 2022, the Finance Minister opted for rust and maroon handloom weave with silver thread work in the border. Traditional Bomkai silk sarees, also known as Sonepuri saree, is uniquely woven and originated in the western part of Orissa. In the traditional weaving technique of these sarees, low count cotton yarn was used, which essentially is coarse, heavy and is dyed in bright colours. On Tuesday, Sitharaman posed at the steps of the Parliament with a table, wrapped in a red colour cover with the national emblem emblazoned on it. The tablet has replaced the signature 'Bahi Khata' in the pandemic years.