The 23 dresses he presented were inspired by panchantantra stories and highlighted the intricate Korvai weaving, known for its grace and elegance.
"I am really delighted to have won this prestigious award, which highlights the excellence of Indian handloom and tradition in fashion.
"I would like to dedicate this award to my family for their support and to the 450 weavers who bring life to my creativity. I hope this award backed by Maximiliano Modesti will go a long way in accelerating the revival of Indian Traditional Weaves," Gaurang said.
The jury panel included fashion experts Krishna Mehta, Jaya Jaitly, Anjana Sharma and Maximiliano Modesti.