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The ensemble also paid tribute to Devi Shakti, reflecting the tenderness and courage associated with the divine feminine.
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News18•13-10-2026, 18:14
Isha Ambani Stuns in Hand-Painted Kalamkari-Pattachitra Lehenga for Navratri
  • •Isha Ambani wore a custom hand-painted Kalamkari and Pattachitra lehenga choli celebrating Radha-Krishna's Raas for Navratri.
  • •The pure silk ensemble was created by designer Karan Torani in collaboration with Swadesh and styled by Anaita Shroff Adajania.
  • •Ten skilled artisans spent over 90 days and 2,000 hours hand-painting the intricate motifs on the garment.
  • •The outfit featured traditional embellishments including Zardozi, French knots, moti work, mirrors, and playful pom-poms.
  • •She completed her look with heavy heirloom jewelry from Nita Ambani's personal collection and a sculptural hair ornament.

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Isha Ambani's Navratri ensemble features hand-painted depictions of Radha and Krishna’s Raas across the skirt panels, choli, and dupatta, reflecting the festive spirit, the rhythm of Garba, and a tribute to Devi Shakti.

The lehenga choli was created by designer Karan Torani in collaboration with Swadesh and styled by Anaita Shroff Adajania. It took ten artisans more than 90 days and over 2,000 hours of work to paint the intricate garment.

The outfit featured Zardozi, French knots, moti work, mirrors, multicoloured tassels, and pom-poms. She paired it with a heavy multi-layered gold choker with pearls and coloured stones from Nita Ambani’s collection, long earrings, stacked bangles, and a shell-and-tassel hair ornament.