Union Budget 2026-27: Nirmala Sitharaman dons handwoven Kancheevaram silk saree. How is it linked to Tamil Nadu?

Budget 2026-27: For this year's Budget, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman opted for a handwoven Kancheevaram silk saree, honoring Tamil Nadu's rich legacy. Tamil Nadu goes to the polls this year. Nirmala Sitharaman's saree has light golden brown checks, aka, kattam, with a coffee brown border with thread work. Kancheevaram sarees are one of India's finest handwoven sarees.