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Call of dhoti: How a Mumbai designer is popularising the Indian wrap-around

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Updated on: 03 January,2022 02:41 PM IST  |  Mumbai
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For Praful Makwana, the dhoti is more than just a garment. It is a reflection of India’s rich diversity, which he has explored since his childhood and eventually converted into a passion project. Now, having mastered 200 dhoti drapes from across the country, the fashion designer is busy showcasing them on his Instagram

Call of dhoti: How a Mumbai designer is popularising the Indian wrap-around

Praful Makwana showcases dhoti drapes from all over India on his Instagram account to make them a mainstream garment instead of limiting them to occasions only. Photo: istock

Praful Makwana has been fascinated with dhotis for as long as he can remember. Growing up in a cosmopolitan neighbourhood in Borivali, he saw different styles of the garment around him. When he asked  his mother about it, she was surprised but did not hesitate in telling him more. Almost 34 years later, the fashion designer still has a child-like enthusiasm when he talks about the well-known yet under-loved garment. In 2019, he decided to convert that passion into an Instagram profile ‘@MisterMakwana’, where he showcased more than 200 styles of dhoti drapes so far. 

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