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.”
