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Of all the attendees at the first-ever Pink Ball held by the British Museum, Nita Ambani stood out like a glittering star in a stunning pink sari with a pure silver pallu. Co-chaired by her daughter Isha, the inaugural Ball was a celebration inspired by India and held against the backdrop of the exhibition on ‘Ancient India’ that honoured our country’s cultural and devotional legacy.
The Chairperson of the Reliance Foundation celebrated Indian heritage in a made-in-India pure gold zari Kanjeevaram sari by Swadesh Online, featuring a real silver cut work pallu and off-the-shoulder corset blouse designed by Manish Malhotra
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.
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.
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.
“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.