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Rabari community's nomadic lifestyle and fearless artistry inspires a wedding edit
The New Indian Express Chennai
|October 31, 2025
IGAR MALI, A fashion house that prides itself on its traditionally rooted aesthetics and distinctive use of heritage crafts, has dropped its latest festive and wedding collection, which is nothing short of breathtaking.
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Each ensemble is an ode to femininity, handcrafted to reflect, enhance, and celebrate India's rich culture.
Titled Rabari, the new collection is a bold celebration of heritage, identity, and craft. Drawing inspiration from the indomitable spirit of the Rabari community—known for their nomadic lifestyle, and vibrant traditions—the collection captures the essence of their craft.
The ensembles, rooted in earthy elegance and raw beauty, are a celebration of mirrors, stitches, and textured surfaces. Bold motifs and patterns echo the resilience of a community deeply connected to the land, while contemporary cuts and finishes reinterpret their legacy for today's world. Each piece is unapologetic, untamed, and impossibly regal.
Jigar Mali, founder and creative director of the brand, talks to Indulge about the inspiration, personal connections that sparked the idea, design language, and more.
What was the first moment or memory that sparked the idea for Rabari?
I remember being mesmerised as a child by women draped in
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