The 72nd Miss World inauguration ceremony took place at the Gachibowli Stadium, Hyderabad, colourfully and grandly. However, Miss India World 2023, Nandini Gupta, took the limelight as when the host screamed India, her outfit captivated all and developed curiosity. For the unversed, Nandini hails from Kota, Rajasthan, and in 2023, she had won the Miss India title. She is now representing India at Miss World 2025, and a video from the opening ceremony went viral, where Nandini was seen representing the nation in Jamdani weaves.
Nandini Gupta stunned in Gaurang Shah’s elegant ensemble, which had a story of 2 states
Nandini wore award award-winning fashion and textile design, Gaurang Shah’s elegantly designed ensemble at the Miss World 2025 opening ceremony. Her Indian attire had jamdani jugalbandhi of Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. These are two states rich in diverse culture, and Nandini’s outfit honoured Indian craftsmanship. Gaurang blended two varied textile traditions that showcased the cultural story of India, filled with pride and elan. Nandini paid an ode to India’s cultural heritage as the fabric in her ensemble is handwoven. Speaking more of the outfit, Gaurang, in an interview with the New Indian Express, revealed:
“The base fabric is handwoven using charkha-spun khadi yarn, intricately interlaced with gold zari Jamdani in a leharia (wave) pattern. The highlight of the outfit is the exquisitely detailed border and palla, featuring the traditional Bangdi Mor motif — a design that depicts four peacocks dancing within a bangle. Set against a natural ivory base, the gold zari shimmers subtly, radiating grace and regality.”
Gaurang also shared that the uniqueness of the Indian attire was in the fusion of two varied textile crafts coming together distinctively. On one hand, there was the Jamdani technique that was used from the varied regions of the country, and on the other side, the outfit had the symbolic, Bangdi Mor motif that had a story related to artistry, tradition and cultural conversation beyond the realm of fashion.
Nandini Gupta’s fashion designer took three years to weave the textile of her attire
Gaurang, in the interview further shared that the weaving of the delicately detailed textile took three years. When Nandini’s team approached him for Miss World, he immediately envisioned this piece on her. It captivated the timeless Indian craftsmanship, perfectly suited for an international stage. A dedicated team of eight master artisans from Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra collaborated to bring this masterpiece to life.
More about Nandini Gupta
Nandini was born in September 2003 in Kota, Rajasthan. She always wanted to make a difference and completed her schooling from St. Paul’s Senior Secondary School, Kota. She then moved to Mumbai and completed her degree in Business Management from Lala Lajpat Rai College. For Nandini, a late Indian industrialist, Ratan Tata has been an inspiration whose leadership, along with philanthropic work and leadership skills, motivated her.
Nandini’s journey on the stage of Miss World started with her journey of victory at the Femina Miss India 2023 competition. Her journey to the Miss World stage began with her victory at the Femina Miss India 2023 pageant, where she captivated judges with her intelligence, confidence, and social awareness. Nandini is one of the 110 contestants from around the world who are keeping her eyes on the crown of Miss World 2025. She has already shown the richness of India by wearing a traditional lehenga and holding the national flag.
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