Nita Ambani dazzles in gigantic 'antique 100 year old earrings' with peacock blue Banarasi saree at Swadesh event: Pics

All about Nita Ambani's saree
Her attire for the Swadesh event — an initiative by Reliance Retail to promote and protect Indian arts and crafts — was an ode to the country's rich textile and jewellery heritage. The saree, designed by fashion designer Manish Malhotra, was a deep, vibrant peacock blue. He revealed on Instagram that the traditional weave featured intricate meena motifs and employed the kadhua technique. Kadhua is a highly revered, labour-intensive weaving method from Banaras that results in rich, finely patterned silk, highlighting the best of Indian craftsmanship.
Focus on heritage jewellery
Nita Ambani paired the Banarasi drape with a custom-designed polki blouse that further elevated the ethnic look. The blouse incorporated remarkable detailing, including small buttons adorned with ‘miniature paintings of Hindu deities’. In a truly unique touch, the back of the blouse also integrated elements of vintage jewellery.
The definitive centrepiece of her entire ensemble, however, was her jewellery — specifically, a pair of gigantic, statement earrings from her personal collection, featuring intricate settings of precious kundan and polki stones, which added a dramatic, opulent touch to the traditional attire. Nita completed her look with an ornate hath phool (hand flower/bracelet).
To lend her traditional Indian look another classic touch, Nita's hair was styled into an elegant bun, gracefully accented with fresh white flowers tucked behind her ear. A red bindi on her forehead perfectly complemented the rich hues of her Banarasi saree.
Manish lauds Nita's ‘eye for detail’
Sharing a photo of Nita Ambani, Manish wrote on Instagram on December 5, “It's always a special collaboration with Mrs Nita Ambani. Her eye for detail, the bond we share, always makes it even more fond. Tonight, she hosts a special celebration at the Swadesh Flagship store (@swadesh_online ) at Eros, draped in a peacock blue Banarasi saree from Swadesh, showcasing meena motifs, kadhua techniques and completed with a custom pollki blouse from @manishmalhotraworld. Adorned with buttons of our Hindu deities miniature paintings, a back tassel featuring vintage spinel jewellery and antique 100-year-old kundan polki earrings, all from her personal collection.”