Nita Ambani’s Pattachitra sari features a ‘Tree of Life’
On India's 80th Independence Day, Nita Ambani celebrated the occasion at the Grand Theatre in Mumbai's NMACC. The event marked the launch of 'The Great Indian Musical: Civilization to Nation,' a multi-disciplinary cultural experience. Nita Ambani donned an exquisite sari, exclusively designed by Swadesh, showcasing Odisha's revered Pattachitra tradition.
The sari, captured on Instagram, was adorned with the Tree of Life at its center, a symbol of creation and interconnectedness inspired by the Vedic Ashvattha tree. Created by Pattachitra artist Prashanta Moharana, the luminous Tussar silk fabric was hand-woven by master weavers of Raghurajpur in Odisha. Pattachitra, a sacred art form rooted in Odisha's temple-town traditions since the 5th century, is characterized by detailed storytelling using rich natural pigments.
The technique is passed down through generations by artists known as 'Patuas,' who create both visual and aural narratives through their paintings and accompanying songs.
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