Bespoke Indian Couture
Tradition, reimagined for the individual.
ONERA is the couture practice of Gauri Gaikwad — custom bridal, wedding and occasion wear where Indian craft is reimagined around the woman who will wear it.
The Atelier
Clothing that begins with a conversation.
ONERA doesn't simply sell clothing — it turns your vision into a personalised garment. Each commission starts with you: the occasion, the story, the way you want to feel when you walk into the room.
From there, Gauri Gaikwad sketches, drapes and refines by hand — blending traditional Indian aesthetics with contemporary silhouettes, embroidery and mirror work, and a fit that belongs to no one else.
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Featured Collections
Dressed for the moments that matter.
Three directions, one intention — garments made for you, and only you.
Signature Pieces
A study in hand-work and drape.
A glimpse of recent commissions and atelier favourites. Every piece begins again from scratch — these are starting points, never repeats.
The Heirloom Lehenga
BridalHand-embroidered zari, gold borders, mirror-work accents
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Mirror-Work Blouse
Custom CoutureTraditional mirror work reimagined on a contemporary silhouette
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The Draped Saree Gown
Indo-WesternA pre-draped silhouette with a hand-worked border
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Celebration Set
FestiveEmbellished separates designed to be worn long after the occasion
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For the bride who wants to be unmistakably herself.
Bridal at ONERA is a private commission — designed around your story, your family's heirlooms and the light of your venue. From the ceremony to the last dance, every piece is cut, embroidered and finished for you alone.
- The CeremonyBy commission
- The ReceptionBy commission
- Mehndi & SangeetBy commission
Custom Couture
Made for you. Not for a size chart.
Every ONERA garment is a private commission — designed, draped, embroidered and fitted around one person. This is how a piece comes to life.
We begin with your story — the occasion, the venue, the people, the feeling. We discuss silhouettes, references and the heirlooms you may wish to carry into the design.
Craftsmanship
The hours you don't see.
Before a garment is a garment, it is a hundred small decisions — thread, mirror, metal, tension, drape. This is the work ONERA is built on.
Hand Embroidery
Zari, dabka and resham worked by hand — no two ONERA motifs are ever identical.
Mirror & Metal Work
Traditional mirror work and metallic detailing placed with a contemporary eye.
Cut & Drape
Patterns drafted and draped on the stand so the garment moves with the wearer.
Finishing by Hand
Linings, closures and hems finished by hand — the details you feel as much as see.
The ONERA Story
“I don't design for a trend. I design for the woman in front of me — her story, her comfort, her moment.”
ONERA was born from a simple belief: that clothing should feel personal. Every commission carries that intention — from the first sketch to the final fitting.
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The lookbook.
A visual diary of commissions, campaigns and craft — bridal, festive and contemporary.
Follow the atelier.
Process, details and recent commissions — first on Instagram.
Book a Consultation
Begin with a conversation.
Tell us about the occasion, the timeline and the dream. We'll take it from the first sketch to the final fitting — wherever in the world you are.