Wish to look like Deepika Padukone in Nagada Sang Dhol or Alia Bhatt in Dholida at a garba or dandiya night? Head to Gujarati Market at Janpath to assemble your complete attire.
Sabhya tried a Gujarati koti at a shop
Delhi Times Fresh Face Season 15 finalist Sabhya Kanwar joined us for festive shopping at the market. Chaniya-choli sets, halter tops with mirror work, Kutchi work skirts and mashru silk skirts with ajrakh prints are available at the stalls in a variety of colours to suit different tastes. If you love the classic white tee with denim jeans look? Just wear an embroidered koti on top, carry a boho bag, pair it up with oxidised jewellery and you are good to go.
Gujarati Market is buzzing with shoppers
Siddharth Saini, a shop owner of 80-B, says, “Boho bags are a must-have for a garba night. Bags made with gudri, kambalia work, patch work are available in the market." He said that that this year has been the best in terms of footfall post the pandemic
Boho bags are available at various stalls - 80B, 20, 22
Rajesh, owner of shop no N 53-B, says that mashru silk skirts with ajrakh prints are trending. To match the skirts, one can opt for a black halter top with embossing and mirrors
Ajrakh skirts in mashru silk are trending this season
Mirror and kodi belts, available at N 53-B, are a great choice for garba attires
What Jhumka: If you are opting for a simple choli, team it up jhumkas that are big and intricate but also light
Copper earrings, with golden coating have intricate meenakari work, perfect for the festive season
Wear heavy jhumkas with intricately embroidered ensembles
A variety of oxidised rings, bracelets, cuffs and chokers are on offer and they tend to be a go-to with garba fits. They match perfectly with garba ensembles
Pro-style tip: Tie a braid and finish it with a Gujarati parandi. The tassels at the end of the braid will go well with fusion wear too
Latkans for chaniyas and beaded parandis can be later used as bag charms
“Mirror kamarbandhs or metallic waist belts can be a great addition to your look,” says Bhavika Anand, who was shopping at Gujarati Market
Metalic waist chains go with jeans as well as skirts
Pick of the season: To elevate the look of your neckline, opt for a brass hasli regular denim jacket, jeans, skirt or T-shirt and make it apt for a garba night
Brass haslis, available at stall no 23, are great for fusion wear
Go the DIY way: Buy fabric patches with colourful Kutchi embroidery, mirrors, beads and kodis to give a festive spin to your regular clothes like a denim jacket, T-shirt, jeans. "The market prices may seem expensive but there’s a lot of scope for bargain. I have bought an embroidered mat from here and I will stitch it on my denim jacket for my Navaratra OOTD," says Chhavi Jain, a shopper and content creator.
Starting at Rs 100, Kutchi work patches are available at Gujarati Market
How to: Make your garba accessoriesVisit a lace shop or local markets, like Gujarati Market, Lajpat Nagar or Kamla Nagar, and buy embroidered borders.
Delhiites are visiting Janpath in large numbers for their festive shopping
Hair pins and bows - Cut a piece of the border and paste it on a flat hair clip or bob pin. Your DIY hair accessory is ready. A bow accessory for your hair could be an interesting addition to your garba look. Use Kutchi patches to make your own bow.
Use Kutchi work borders to give a festive spin to your regular clothes or create bows, chokers and hair pins out of it
Fabric choker - Buy a pack of mirrors and kodis from a craft shop. Take a broad printed lace, that is an inch wide, of sufficient length and paste mirror and kodis alternatively on the centre. Your fabric choker is ready.
Get your Garba OOTD ready
Bangles and cuffs - Wrap and paste leftover fabrics on your old bangles. Embellish it with mirrors to add an artsy touch to your bangle stack. Elevate an ordinary hero cuff by pasting an embroidered border on it.
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