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Nadiad Designer's Banarasi and Kutch Chaniya Cholis to Grace Navratri Performances
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 10 Oct 2026, 09:02 PM
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Renowned artists will showcase chaniya cholis crafted by a Nadiad designer, featuring Banarasi silk and Kutch embroidery, during this year’s Navratri celebrations.
Navratri festivities this year will see a line‑up of prominent performers dressed in chaniya cholis created by a designer based in Nadiad, Gujarat. The collection blends traditional Banarasi silk with intricate Kutch embroidery, offering a fresh yet heritage‑rich look for the nine‑night dance events.
The designer’s team has tailored each outfit to suit the energetic Garba and Dandiya routines, ensuring comfort without compromising on the elaborate detailing that characterises both Banarasi and Kutch crafts. Sources close to the production confirmed that the garments will be displayed on stage during the opening night of the Navratri program.
Organisers highlighted the collaboration as a showcase of regional textile excellence, aiming to promote indigenous artisanship on a national platform. The event, scheduled across major venues in Gujarat, will feature the designer’s creations alongside other cultural performances.
Audience members can expect a visual treat as the vibrant colours and fine workmanship of the chaniya cholis complement the rhythmic movements of the dancers, reinforcing Navratri’s blend of devotion and celebration.
The designer’s team has tailored each outfit to suit the energetic Garba and Dandiya routines, ensuring comfort without compromising on the elaborate detailing that characterises both Banarasi and Kutch crafts. Sources close to the production confirmed that the garments will be displayed on stage during the opening night of the Navratri program.
Organisers highlighted the collaboration as a showcase of regional textile excellence, aiming to promote indigenous artisanship on a national platform. The event, scheduled across major venues in Gujarat, will feature the designer’s creations alongside other cultural performances.
Audience members can expect a visual treat as the vibrant colours and fine workmanship of the chaniya cholis complement the rhythmic movements of the dancers, reinforcing Navratri’s blend of devotion and celebration.