Short and stylish
With dandiya nights happening in the city, put your best foot forward decked in traditional attire. Mohini Patel, an old-timer in the business of selling costumes for Garba, retails good quality costumes at affordable prices. From ghagra-cholis to kedias to jewellery, there is something for everyone at her shop located at Rasool-pura. For someone who’s business has grown through word of mouth, her 10 year-old venture is quite popular among patrons. Besides the usual -- ghagra-choli and kedias which she sources from Kutch and Ahmedabad, this year’s trend seems to be ghaghra’s that are of three-fourth length, giving girls a chance to show off their toned calves.
Those who are willing to shell out a bit more can opt for designer costumes available for both men and women. The best part about her collection is that the fabric is of good quality so one doesn’t need to worry about colours fading after washing them. The price range for the costumes starts from `1000 onwards.
Details: 97032 60562
Keeping it trendy
If Rasoolpura isn’t at your end, then try your luck at Jhalpa Patel’s store at Kavaiguda. Also sourcing her goods from the Garba capital of Ahmedabad, one can choose from a variety of gharbha attire’s inspired from Bollywood films like Rowdy Rathore. Integrating mirtror-work with brocade, kutchi work and net patterns, these costumes are fashionable and chic looking. And if mass-produced costumes aren’t your thing, you can pick up a hand-stitched dress. Prices vary but do not go beyond ` 2000. Jhulpa also puts up a stall at the Gujarati school every Navratri.
Details: 92921 09574