Trust Nita Ambani to teach us how to champion the art of blending Indian craft with modern high jewellery. Amid constant waves of conversation starter couture on Instagram, Mrs Ambani consistently gravitates toward looks that celebrate India’s heritage and tradition. This time for the inauguration of Shiv Mandir in Gir, she chose to lean into a vibrant Jamawar saree.
Tarun Tahiliani must have been a natural choice for this occasion in Gujarat, thanks to his constant mission to preserve the forgotten textiles of India. Her saree, in a deep scarlet tone, features burnt orange hues and is replete with scattered paisleys. The interlocking motifs and borders on her six-yard draw from Indian architecture and mirror the shape of jharokhas.
Watching the Ambanis flaunting their emeralds, crystals, and tourmaline is always a visual delight. Their jewels carry the narrative forward. For this look, too, she reached out for a vintage creation from her personal collection. Two strands of vintage Golconda diamonds paired with stacks of ruby-studded bangles on both her hands and a solo diamond ring.
She preferred keeping her hair loosely braided with red and white flowers threading it in a subtle but festive-friendly finish. Her makeup, on the other hand, embodies defined eyes and nude lips.
This is not the first time she has shown her love for the designer’s Jamawar saree collection. She leaned into a classic piece showcasing classic aari work and French knot embroidery paired with a collared blouse. Nita Ambani accessorized her classic weave with a 30-carat centre diamond necklace, earrings, and a sleek diamond bracelet.
For the Toronto International Film Festival 2025, Janhvi Kapoor decided to turn heads in an Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla resham saree, drawing from the intricate Jamawar weaves. The pièce de résistance of her look was her up-cycled and re-embroidered Jamawar men’s jacket from the 1980s, blending old-world craft with modern-day power dressing.
Aza's Take on the Trend:
Jamawar sarees are widely popular for their rich display of craftsmanship. Honestly, when choosing such sarees, one must make sure to stye it in a way that the handiwork stands out. Pick from our line-up of similar sarees from the shelves of Tarun Tahiliani or Ritu Kumar in autumnal tones and pair it with a matching blouse. Mainain subtlety and minimalism when choosing jewellery; you can do with a simple polki or diamond necklace and earrings.
