Nirmala Sitharaman sarees over the years: This year, the spotlight turned to the south, with a majestic Kanchipuram silk from Tamil Nadu taking centre stage. For her ninth budget, the finance minister chose a deep magenta-maroon Kanchipuram silk saree. Featuring traditional kattam (checks) in mustard yellow and a coffee-brown border with intricate thread work, the choice was widely seen as a tribute to Tamil Nadu’s centuries-old weaving excellence. (PTI)