YKnot

Tribal Stories Reimagined in Contemporary Form by YKnot at Ahmedabad Fashion Week 2025 Season 2

YKont is a brand where style meets innovation—bold, fearless, and ever-evolving. Known for exploring the unexpected, YKnot celebrates individuality, creativity, and powerful self-expression through fashion.

This collection draws inspiration from the Merani women of the Maher community of the Saurashtra region—women celebrated for their bravery, grace, and deep-rooted kindness. Traditionally adorned in distinctive garments and heavy gold jewellery, the Meranies embody strength woven with elegance.

The collection reinterprets their traditional attire through a contemporary lens, with motifs inspired by tribal tattoos—each symbol carrying its own name and meaning, from the Cradle and Peacock to Fly and Sitaram. These motifs become visual stories of identity, heritage, and resilience.

Designed by Kiran Odedara and Satish Jadeja, this is not just a collection—it is a tribute to fearless women, living traditions, and fashion that dares to speak its truth.

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