While the Isha Ambani and Anand Pirmal's wedding continues to buzz on social media for its long list of Bollywood and international celebrities, something desi at the wedding is trending. Swadesh Bazaar an initiative of Reliance Foundation celebrating 108 traditional art forms of India has a special corner at the wedding venue. The bride-to-be Isha Ambani along with her mother Nita Ambani and Hillary Clinton visited Swadesh Bazaar. The installations are for national and international guests attending the luxurious wedding in Udaipur.
One of its kind weddings has incorporated the unique concept to encourage the work of traditional Indian artisans and crafts. At Swadesh Bazaar, artists displayed their works including various traditional artforms weaving like Jamdani from West Bengal, Patola from Gujarat, Pashmina Kani from Kashmir, Kota Weaving, Chanderi weaving and Maheshwari from Madhya Pradesh, Mekhla Chador of Assam among others. Mukesh and Nita Ambani Recreate Shah Rukh Khan's Jab Tak Hai Jaan Love Scene on Isha Ambani-Anand Piramal's Wedding Sangeet Function! Watch Cute Video.
Also on display were popular printed fabrics of Bagru Dabu, Bagh, Kalamkari and Ajrak from the world-renowned Kanjeevaram, Chkankari, Bandhej and Leheriya. The motive of the concept is not to just encourage traditional art forms and provide them livelihood but its conservation and a platform to let them showcase their work. The Ambanis and Primals have partnered with local artisans and craftsmen to incorporate local culture and traditions into the wedding celebrations. Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh Groove Happily On 'Tareefan', 'Chogada' and 'Gallan Goodiyan' at Isha Ambani-Anand Piramal's Wedding Bash! (Watch Videos)
Hillary Clinton visits Swadesh Bazaar with to-be-bride Isha Ambani and her mother Nita Ambani:
The Swadesh Bazaar in Udaipur had a special visitor today and its none other than former US first lady Hillary Clinton
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— ANI Digital (@ani_digital) December 9, 2018
Anjali and Sachin Tendulkar visit Swadesh Bazaar with Nita Ambani:
Master blaster @sachin_rt and Anjali Tendulkar with Nita Ambani at Swadesh Bazaar an initiative of @ril_foundation celebrating 108 traditional crafts of India. https://t.co/RSXd1cJNx5 pic.twitter.com/fZkJWn3ony
— Sachinist.com (@Sachinist) December 9, 2018
Anand, the son of Swati and Ajay Piramal, is the founder of Piramal Realty, a leading real estate firm in India. Isha, the daughter of Nita and Mukesh Ambani is among the boards of directors of Jio and Reliance Retail. International celebrities who are the wedding includes former US Presidential candidate and former First Lady Hillary Clinton and world popular singing sensation Beyoncé.
Bollywood stars and dignitaries spotted at Maharana Pratap Airport include Karan Johar, Varun Dhawan, Aamir Khan with wife Kiran Rao, Priyanka Chopra with husband Nick Jonas, Shah Rukh Khan with wife Gauri Khan, Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh, Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Katrina Kaif, Salman Khan, Vidya Balan with Aditya Roy Kapoor among other A-listers.
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