When it comes to traditional wear, Gujarat has a treasure trove to offer. You can find a whole lot of fashion options emanating from different parts of the state. Variances in fabrics, styles, and embroidery work from regions like Kutch, Saurashtra, Central and Southern zones will leave you spoilt for choice. From patola sarees and chaniya cholis to kedia sets- the festive look of vibrant traditional Gujarati dresses is unparalleled! If you are looking to add a little bit of Gujarati flavor to your wardrobe, our list of traditional Gujarati dresses and outfits will help you pick something that suits your vibe!
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Traditional Gujarati Garba Dress
While the traditional Gujarati garba dress is chanya choli or ghagra choli, women also often wear brightly-coloured ethnic kedia along with dhoti pants or tulip pants. These traditional Gujarati garba dresses are accessorized with heavy oxidized jewellery. Check out some stunning and bright traditional Gujarati garba dresses below!
Multi-Colour Motif Embroidered Kedia And Navy Blue Tulip Pant
This bright coloured kedia set looks oh-so-beautiful and vibrant, and is perfect for garba nights! Kedia is basically a frock-like kurta that is worn with dhoti pants or tulip pants. This traditional Gujarati garba dress features a maharani embroidered yoke with aari work, while the tulip pants feature beautiful embroidery.
Black Hand Block Printed Angrakha Embellished Kedia Kurti
We’re loving this angrakha-style kedia kurti that adds to the grace and flair of this traditional Gujarati garba dress. If you love all things minimal and aren’t a huge fan of multi-coloured outfits, then this is an excellent option! Pair it with dhoti pants, add some oxidized jewellery, and you’re all set.
Orange Embroidered Kedia Set
Here’s another vibrant and festive kedia set that features beautiful embroidery work. The handmade tassel hangings add to the festive look of this traditional Gujarati garba dress. The bright colours and the detailing is sure to garner a lot of attention!
Multi-Colour Angrakha Frill Kedia Set
This kedia set with frill detailing looks absolutely festive! The frill angrakha kedia is paired with off white tulip pants featuring a colourful zari border and pom-pom lace. This traditional Gujarati dress is perfect for any festive occasion!
Embroidered Koti Jacket With Tie-Up
If you want a more casual look for garba or Navratri celebrations, you can also pair an embroidered koti jacket with a kurti!
Traditional Gujarati Wedding Dress
While panetar saree is the traditional Gujarati bridal outfit, new-age brides have been adding a contemporary touch to their wedding look. Brides who wish to adhere to their traditions, yet give a stylish touch have also been opting for panetar-style bridal lehenga instead of a saree! The saree or lehenga is usually paired with a traditional bandhani dupatta, or a Gharchola dupatta that is gifted by the groom’s mother. If you’re a Gujarati bride-to-be looking for some inspiration, below are some traditional Gujarati wedding dresses that you should check out!
Red & White Panetar Saree
Nothing compares to the charm and beauty of a panetar saree when it comes to traditional Gujarati wedding dresses. Simple yet beautiful, panetar sarees often feature fine stripes or checks in zari, to add some bits of golden hue to the saree.
Lehenga Choli Paired With Gharchola
Gharcholas are Gujarati wedding staples given to the bride by her mother-in-law and is draped across the bride’s shoulder. We’re loving this bride’s traditional Gujarati wedding dress- especially the contrast of green, red and beige colours used in the lehenga. The gharchola has a typical grid pattern and it adds a royal touch to the bride’s look.
Traditional Gharchola Saree
Gharchola sarees are often worn by Gujarati brides, and you’ll usually find them in shades of red or green. The beautiful gharchola saree features gold zari checks or grids along with auspicious symbols. This traditional Gujarati wedding saree looks absolutely magnificent!
Floral Panetar Lehenga
This beautiful lehenga gives a modern twist to the traditional Gujarati wedding dress, that is, the panetar look! Instead of a panetar saree, this bride opted for a panetar style lehenga with floral motifs, and we’re loving it!
Embroidered Panetar-Style Lehenga Choli
Keeping up with the panetar theme of red and white, this bride opted for a gorgeous lehenga choli with intricate embroidery. It’s perfect for brides who wish to opt for a stylish bridal outfit, while adhering to the traditional ways.
Red Woven Patola Saree
Gujarat is famous for its colourful and ostentatious Patola sarees made in Patan. These sarees are worn on special auspicious occasions, and a lot of brides choose these for their pre-wedding ceremonies. This traditional Gujarati wedding saree looks elegant and royal, and we’re loving the aesthetic work on this saree and its beautiful border.
Patola Bandhani Airavat Design Lehenga Choli
While it isn’t necessarily a traditional Gujarati wedding dress, lehengas with bandhani work are quite commonly seen on new-age Gujarati brides. This beautiful lehenga by Khatri Jamnadas Bechardas has been hand tie-dyed in the classic Kutchi Bandhani technique. The beautiful design and the vibrant colours used in the lehenga make it stand out!
Panetar Saree Converted Into Lehenga Dupatta
Isha Ambani’s wedding look made us all go ‘wow’! Instead of opting for a traditional Gujarati wedding dress, she wore a stunning beige and gold lehenga, and used her mother’s wedding panetar saree as a dupatta.
Chaniya Choli Gujarati Traditional Dress
Chaniya choli is a traditional Gujarati dress that consists of ‘chaniya’– a coloured petticoat or long skirt, and ‘choli’– an embroidered short top. It is worn with an odhani or dupatta, and is a popular festive attire in Gujarat, worn during Navratri or Garba festival. Check out some traditional Gujarati garba dresses aka chaniya cholis below!
Layered Chaniya Choli
Dance away to the tunes of dhol in this beautiful traditional Gujarati garba dress! Deepika Padukone wore this stunning red, white and black layered chaniya choli in Ram Leela, and we’re loving her look.
Chaniya Choli With Bandhani And Ajrakh Work
This beautiful traditional Gujarati garba dress features Ajrakh block print and bandhani work. We’re loving the use of bright and bold colours in this chaniya choli. Just pair it with heavy oxidized jewellery, and get ready to dance the night away!
Multi Coloured Chaniya Choli
We’re loving the stunning mirror and embroidery work on this multi-coloured chaniya choli! This one is sure to grab attention on garba nights.
Chaniya Choli With Pastel Hues
If you’re not a big fan of the loud, vibrant colours, you can opt for something like this instead! We’re loving this white, powder blue, and pink chaniya choli Gujarati traditional dress that has been paired with a yellow odhani. The subtle colours, the mirror work, and the tassel detailing makes it look really elegant!
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Which of these traditional Gujarati dresses was your favourite?
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