India, Jan. 28 -- After Banarasi red and a bright blue, European Chief Ursula von der Leyen opted for a turmeric-hued bandhgala paired with an accented scarf on Tuesday, January 28, as she visited the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Her ensemble, yet again was a direct nod to the excellence of Indian craftsmanship.

The turmeric-hued coat and scarf were crafted using Bandhini, an ancient tie-and-dye technique traditionally practiced in Gujarat and Rajasthan. The coat was made from Mashru, a distinctive silk-cotton fabric woven in Gujarat. The weave stood enhanced with contrast-toned, engineered kantha hand-stitching, the contrasting pink piping on the silk scarf adding a subtle accent. The ensemble was the work of FDCI designers Abraham & Thakore.

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