DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY, KEDIA STYLE!

This Navratri, give the kedia a stylish twist, as designers weave their magic introducing some colourful patterns for women

Traditionally worn by men during the nine-day dance celebration of garba and dandiya, the kedia, a colourful pleated top embellished with mirror work and abundant embroidery, seems all set to be redefined this Navratri. This festive season, the kedia style tops are making their way into women’s wardrobes as well. “The kurta pyjama set that is usually meant for men can be worn by women as well. It looks stylish and chic. A plain black or beige kurta pyjama set with gold accessories can make a huge statement. Similarly, the kedia that’s originally meant for men can be worn by women nowadays and it looks gorgeous when teamed with dhoti pants in bright shades,” says fashion designer Chandni Sahi.

From the traditional ghagra choli to the experimental jackets and dhoti pants, the festival has seen it all in the past few years. So what’s new? “The kedia silhouette is comfortable, voluminous and stylish. You will always find the kedia in all our collections With every season, we change the style and pair it differently. In the past, we have teamed it with trousers and dhoti pants, but this time, we wanted to do something more with the shape, to give it a chic cutout,” says fashion designer Natasha J.

The silhouette is being experimented with, and it’s just a twirl away from making a stylish statement on the dance floor. If you look closely, the kedia silhouette does resemble a peplum top and can work as a stylish Indo-western ensemble, when teamed with jeans or cigarette pants. “You can try the kedia top in many different colours and prints, plaid and checked, in monochrome shades and even pastel shades. For the festive season, try bright colours,” says fashion designer Punit Balana, adding, “The top can be used over denims, it can be paired with skirts and lehengas, and even palazzo pants. It can be paired with dupattas and capes to make an Indo-western ensemble.”

Treat yourself with this 40 kalis kedia jacket designed by Natasha J. It is hand embroidered and is lined with a block print border. And to add more fun to the style you can team it with a fitted hand embroidered jumpsuit

HT PHOTO You could experiment with sheer to get a fluid feel and also add tassels along with bold laces and borders to your outfit, just like fashion designer Jayanti Reddy’s design.

If pink is your colour, then this Chandi Sahi ensemble is a musthave. Opt for this fun, flared kurta cum kedia with prints on the side. You can team it with a pair of dhoti pants

HT PHOTO If you love prints, then opt for multiple prints just like this kediastyle blouse designed by fashion designers Rahul and Shikha of Vrisa.

Fashion designer Pu ares that you could team your kedia blouse with a pair of flared bottoms. The pastel kedia top teamed with a contrast colour with prints makes it an ideal festive look

HT PHOTO Team your festive sari with this ediastyle embroidered sari louse designed by Tinka and Rixi Bhatia of Half Full Curve. You could also team the blouse with a pair of jeans to create a great Indowestern fusion ensemble