Nita Ambani, among many things, is known for having a diverse and opulent collection of sarees that she has been wearing for events where she represents India and its culture. Continuing on her streak of wearing some of the most gorgeous sarees, the Indian businesswoman and philanthropist wore an orange embroidered saree for the inauguration and Pran Pratishtha of the Shiva Temple in Gir, Gujarat.

Nita wore a Jamawar (Jamevaar) saree by designer Tarun Tahiliani. A Jamawar saree originates from Kashmir and can be first traced to the Mughal era. In fact, the word ‘jamawar’ is derived from the Persian words ‘Jama’, which means ‘robe’, and ‘War’, which refers to a ‘yard’ or ‘a piece of cloth’. According to an article by Vogue, the sarees and shawls used to be exclusively worn by the royalty,

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