News lifestyle fashion Isha Ambani’s Hand-Painted Kalamkari-Pattachitra Lehenga Choli Brings Radha-Krishna’s Raas To LifeIsha Ambani’s Hand-Painted Kalamkari-Pattachitra Lehenga Choli Brings Radha-Krishna’s Raas To LifeWritten By :,Last Updated: October 13, 2026, 18:14 ISTIsha Ambani stepped out in a Karan Torani lehenga choli for Swadesh event, made by ten artisans who spent more than 90 days painting the garment with over 2,000-plus hours of work.
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The lehenga choli was created by designer Karan Torani in collaboration with Swadesh and styled by Anaita Shroff Adajania.
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News lifestyle fashion Isha Ambani’s Hand-Painted Kalamkari-Pattachitra Lehenga Choli Brings Radha-Krishna’s Raas To Life
Isha Ambani’s Hand-Painted Kalamkari-Pattachitra Lehenga Choli Brings Radha-Krishna’s Raas To Life
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Last Updated: October 13, 2026, 18:14 IST
Isha Ambani stepped out in a Karan Torani lehenga choli for Swadesh event, made by ten artisans who spent more than 90 days painting the garment with over 2,000-plus hours of work.
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The ensemble also paid tribute to Devi Shakti, reflecting the tenderness and courage associated with the divine feminine.
Isha Ambani Piramal’s Navratri look has once again put Indian craftsmanship at the centre of festive dressing. The ensemble brings together Kalamkari and Odisha’s Pattachitra art on pure silk, with hand-painted depictions of Radha and Krishna’s Raas running across the kali panels, choli and dupatta.
Isha Ambani stepped out in a Karan Torani lehenga choli made in collaboration with Swadesh and styled by Anaita Shroff Adajania, the look carries the rhythm of Garba and the quiet devotion of the season in every pleat .
According to Torani, ten artisans spent more than 90 days painting the garment, contributing an estimated 2,000-plus hours of work to bring its intricate surface to life.
Isha’s ensemble centred on a fitted choli and a full, flowing lehenga in pure silk, its surface adorned with Kalamkari and Odisha’s Pattachitra painting. Across the skirt, Radha and Krishna appear in the Raas, their figures rendered in deep blues, reds and golds against a cream ground. Trees, lotuses, peacocks and architectural motifs filled the spaces between the divine figures, creating a story that moves as the skirt turns.
The painted surface of the lehenga was full of traditional embellishment techniques like Zardozi, French knots, moti work and mirrors add texture and dimension, while the multicoloured tassels and pom-poms edge the sleeves and the hem brought movement to the ensemble. Each element contributed to a layered aesthetic that brought together textile art, embroidery and festive dressing without losing sight of the traditions behind them.
Torani described the outfit as a garment conceived to reflect the spirit of Navratri, drawing on the rhythm of Garba, the collective energy of dancing and the devotion. Its references to Radha and Krishna’s Raas brought another layer of meaning to the design, connecting the visual narrative with ideas of devotion, togetherness and celebration.
The ensemble also paid tribute to Devi Shakti, reflecting the tenderness and courage associated with the divine feminine.
Isha Ambani paired the stunning outfit with jewelery from mother Mrs Nita Ambani’s personal collection- a heavy, multi-layered gold choker set with pearls and coloured stones sitting high on the neck. She matched it with long earrings swinging with every movement and stacked bangles in gold and enamel, rings, and an elaborate hair ornament of shells, beads, tassels and fabric flowers complete the adornment. Her hair was pulled back and finished with a sculptural accessory, highlighting the face and the jewellery.
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Quick Answers Powered by Ask News18 What is the inspiration behind Isha Ambani's hand-painted Kalamkari-Pattachitra lehenga choli? 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. Who designed Isha Ambani's hand-painted Navratri lehenga and how long did it take to make? 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. What traditional embellishments and jewellery were paired with Isha Ambani's festive look? 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. Powered by Ask News18
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First Published: October 13, 2026, 17:56 IST
