Princess Gauravi Kumari, entrepreneur and member of the former royal family of Jaipur, had one of the standout fashion moments of the Diwali season. She attended Cartier’s recent Diwali party in Singapore in a custom ivory gown by Amit Aggarwal. Also read | Inside Jaipur’s royal Diwali at City Palace: Princess Gauravi Kumari, Padmanabh Singh, and Diya Kumari mark festival with traditional rituals
In behind-the-scenes photos shared by the designer in his Instagram post, you can see artisans hand-stitching white threads and micro-beads on a wooden embroidery hoop, building up medallion florals, latticework, and raised phanda textures. That handwork flows all the way down into a column skirt with geometric borders and fine threadwork. I felt chikankari, with its rich history and timeless beauty, offered a beautiful canvas to reinterpret this age-old craft through our contemporary design language.”
Also read | Gen Z is not saving chikankari, ajrakh, kundan for weddings: It is turning Indian clothes and jewellery into an everyday fashion statement In a quote card shared with the photos, Amit Aggarwal said he loved how naturally Gauravi connected with the ensemble, letting the intricacy of the craft speak for itself. He also said, “Gauravi has a very distinct presence, beautifully bringing together the grace of her heritage and the sensibility of a modern woman.
