A journey of tradition, customization and classical dance

Crafting timeless dancewear inspired by tradition and grace.

OUR STORY

“Every costume tells
a Story”

For the past 10 years, Naakshidar has been dedicated to helping classical dancers find costumes and jewellery that feel authentic, coordinated and made for their performance.

With a special focus on Bharatanatyam and Kathak, we understand that every dance form has its own traditional aesthetics, styling and performance requirements.

What began with an understanding of these unique needs has grown into a specialized destination for customized classical dance costumes and jewellery.

We believe that a costume is more than what a dancer wears. It becomes part of the expression, tradition and story brought to life on stage.

Classical dancer wearing Nakshidar costume and jewellery
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10
YEARS OF
EXPERIENCE

Creating for the
classical dance community

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Our Story

Naakshidar – Where Tradition Meets Grace.

Kajal Nikam and Deepali Govenkar are the founders of Naakshidar, a classical dancewear brand under Arus Creation. With six years of experience, they specialize in customized Bharatanatyam and Kathak costumes and coordinated jewellery, offering dancers a convenient, one-stop solution tailored to their traditional and performance needs.

Kajal Nikam & Deepali Govenkar
— Founders, Naakshidar

WHAT WE DO

Specialized. Customized. Complete.

Thoughtfully designed classical dance costumes and jewellery, created to bring together tradition, beauty and performance.

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Bharatanatyam
Costumes

Traditional and elegant costumes designed around the specific requirements of Bharatanatyam dancers.

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Kathak
Costumes

Graceful and performance-ready costumes created with attention to traditional Kathak aesthetics.

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Classical Dance
Jewellery

Coordinated jewellery designed to complete the traditional appearance of the dancer.

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Customized
Solutions

Designs, sizing and combinations tailored to your dance form, performance and requirements.

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Classical dance costume and jewellery by Nakshidar
WHY NAAKSHIDAR

Created With
Purpose & Understanding

At Naakshidar, we understand that classical dance costumes are more than just attire. They are an important part of tradition, movement and stage expression. Our focus is to bring together customized costumes and jewellery around the individual needs of every dancer.

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Classical Dance Expertise

With a specialized focus on Bharatanatyam and Kathak, we understand the traditional aesthetics and performance requirements of each dance form.

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Customized Solutions

Costumes can be planned around your measurements, preferred style, colours, occasion and individual performance needs.

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Costume + Jewellery

Bring your classical dance requirements together through coordinated costumes and jewellery from one trusted source.

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OUR PHILOSOPHY

Tradition in Every
Classical Expression

Designed Around Tradition & Performance

At Naakshidar, we bring together customized classical dance costumes and jewellery with a special focus on Bharatanatyam and Kathak. We understand the traditional aesthetics, styling and performance requirements of each dance form.

Our aim is to make it easier for dancers, students, parents, teachers and dance institutions to find coordinated costume and jewellery requirements in one place.

Classical dance costume and jewellery by Nakshidar
WHO WE SERVE

For Every Classical Dance Journey

Created for dancers, families, teachers and dance institutions with different performance needs.

Students
Parents
Professional
Dancers
Teachers &
Gurus
Choreographers
Academies &
Institutions
Performers
Arangetram &
Special Occasions
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