Ilkal artisans see high demand after Nirmala Sitharaman donned their saree for Budget speech

Women Kasuti embroidery artisans are upbeat with orders piling up from across the country after Sitharaman seen wearing their saree.

BySouth First Desk

Published Feb 12, 2023 | 3:40 PMUpdatedFeb 12, 2023 | 3:40 PM

The Ilkal saree Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman donned for the Budget 2023 speech has set cash registers ringing in distant Dharwad.

Women Kasuti embroidery artisans are upbeat with orders piling up from across the country.