Nita Ambani sparkled in a pure gold zari Kanjeevaram sari with real silver cut work pallu at the British Museum’s Pink Ball

The powder pink sari, woven with traditional artistry using fine mulberry silk and pure gold zari, was elevated through meticulous hand-embellishment by skilled embroiderers, who added a metallic sequin border and intricate real zari cut-work pallu. “The ensemble beautifully merged the elegance of heritage with contemporary design, reflecting Ambani’s enduring passion for Indian handloom and her commitment to keeping its legacy alive on international platforms,” Swadesh Online shared on Instagram.

Nita Ambani wore jewels from her personal collection (Source: Instagram/@nmacc.india)

The brand added that the sari has been meticulously handwoven by R.Varadan, a 68-year-old master artisan who inherited the craft from his father and grandfather and remains devoted to preserving it for future generations. She paired the ensemble with an exquisite emerald-and-diamond sautoir from her personal jewellery collection, one of them being a diamond from the royal collection of the Nizams. Conceptualised and designed by Nita, the stunning piece paid homage to one of India’s most storied jewels – the legendary necklace of the Maharani of Indore.

Isha Ambani in custom AJSK

Daughter Isha stunned in a custom ensemble by Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla, featuring a blush-pink chamois satin jacket and a column skirt intricately hand-embroidered in old-rose zardozi with pearls, sequins, and crystals. Over 35 artisans spent 3,670 hours bringing the couture vision to life.

Isha Ambani at the Pink Ball (Source: Instagram/@anaitashroffadajania)

“A special technique to honour the pink ball theme, the designers for the first time, worked with pink zardozi, resulting in an unexpected reinterpretation, an ode to craft and tradition, yet rendered in a way that felt modern, confident, and effortlessly cool,” described the designer duo.

Styled by Anaita Shroff Adajania, Isha accessorised her look with emerald jewels from her mother’s personal collection.

“The moment we saw the jewellery, from her mum’s personal collection, we knew it was the perfect match! I’ve always loved the conversation between pink and green — romantic, regal, timeless. It became the perfect punctuation to a look that felt classic yet completely of today — a love letter to heritage, to artistry, and to the modern Indian woman who wears both strength and grace like a second skin,” Adajania explained the vision behind the look.

She further said that for the dress, her team delved into the archives of Yves Saint Laurent and Christian Lacroix to find this striking silhouette. “The embroidery is inspired by the tapestries and frescoes of Indian palaces, telling a story of time and devotion,” said the stylist.