On social media, Google Gemini’s new Nano Banana AI tool—which can produce vintage-looking images—went viral very fast. Images of vintage sarees in particular have gained a lot of popularity among Generation Z.

New Delhi: Via its Gemini AI platform, Google has unveiled Nano Banana, a new artificial intelligence tool. With the help of this tool, users can produce retro-style images, which are increasingly popular among Gen Z users on social media sites like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. These photos are renowned for their realistic background elements, attire, and facial expressions.
Nano Banana AI: What is it?
The Gemini 2.5 Flash AI chatbot now has a new image tool called Nano Banana. It produces nostalgic, vintage-looking images that are becoming popular on the internet. This sophisticated model can produce incredibly realistic, highly detailed images. Its popularity has increased due to its free nature.
How to produce your own vintage look
- The tool can be accessed via the Google Gemini app or the Google AI Studio website to get started. Go to the Gemini user interface.
- An option to create a Nano Banana image will appear.
- You need to upload a high-resolution (HD) image in order to generate a vintage version of one of your own photos. Clicking the + icon next to the command typing window will accomplish this.
- To describe the retro image you wish to create, type a specific command, also known as a prompt.
- Once your command has been entered and your image has been uploaded, press the “Run” or “Enter” buttons. The AI will then use your input to create a vintage image.
The top three ideas for making vintage saree images
You can use the following sample prompts to produce images of vintage sarees:
Prompt 1:

Make a gorgeous 4K HD portrait out of the uploaded picture. Long, dark, wavy hair that falls over the subject’s shoulders is ideal. She ought to be wearing a fitted blouse underneath a translucent, tasteful red saree that is draped over one shoulder. Put some white flowers behind her right ear. She has a calm, gentle expression on her face and is looking slightly to her right. I would like her face to stay exactly as it is in the uploaded photo, without any changes. A warm light source from the right should illuminate a plain, warm-toned wall in the background, casting a clear, soft-edged shadow of her hair and profile on the wall behind her. There should be an artistic and vintage vibe to the whole thing.
Prompt 2:

Based on the uploaded image, produce a grainy yet vibrant image with a vintage feel. The girl should be wearing a gorgeous purple chiffon saree that looks like it belongs on Pinterest. With dark brown, silky hair and a tiny flower prominently tucked into it, the vibe must evoke the spirit of a ’90s movie ‘baddie,’ heightened by a romantic, windy setting. She is standing against an ancient wooden door, and the scene is made more mysterious and artistic by the dramatic contrasts and deep shadows, which produce a moody yet alluring cinematic effect. She should appear to be rearranging her hair based on her posture.
Prompt 3:

Transform the uploaded image into a bright, grainy, vintage, and retro image. Maintain the same facial features. To create the vibe of a ’90s film, the subject should be dressed in a solid-colored Banarsi saree with a Pinterest-inspired retro style. Give her shiny, silky, dark brown hair with a tiny flower clearly tucked inside. The girl stands in front of a white wall that has a moody, artistic, and gentle feel to it. Create a dramatic shadow on the wall behind her and a gentle glow on her face using a golden light source. The lighting ought to have the cozy, amber hues of a “golden hour” or sunset. It should have a simple, slightly textured background. She should have a moody expression on her face.