The Dangal girl, Sanya Malhotra, has been giving us ethnic wear inspiration. Be it red carpets, public events or film promotions, we've often spotted her in labels and brands that are super glamorous. Sanya's charming curls and her bubbly-girl vibe only complement the luxurious sarees and lehengas she's been pulling off. If you love her Indian wear looks and the low-key Punjabi aesthetic, here are seven labels we found in her ethnic closet. Pick your favourites for the next traditional function!
We're Crushing On These Ethnic Labels From Sanya Malhotra's Closet
Raw Mango
Drawing inspiration from various Indian cultures, Raw Mango is known for its details and colour combinations. We found special craftsmanship collections of chanderi and bandhej work. What we found most appealing about the luxury brand is their folklore-inspired collection, Moomal (inspired by Sindhi and Rajasthani folklore) and Jhini (extension of Moomal with handwoven organza styles).
What You Can Shop: Sarees, kurtas, odhanis, lehengas and more.
Andaaz By Jyoti Dhawan
What makes Andaaz by Jyoti Dhawan special is that each of their styles has been crafted by hand. With a contemporary touch to all their silhouettes, we love how simple yet sophisticated their ethnic pieces are. You can find styles in traditional Indian crafts like bandhani, chikankari, and mukaish work. Made in the finest handwoven cotton, silk and chanderi fabrics—this label aces modern, traditional wear. The best part? We found some very affordable options starting at INR 2,000.
What You Can Shop: Kurtas, sarees, kaftans, farshi, salwars and more.
Sawan Gandhi
A pret and couture label by the Delhi-based designer Sawan Gandhi has a treasure trove of intricate chickankari styles. The designer label is a celeb favourite, from Sanya Malhotra to the latest saree spotted on Alia Bhatt for Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani’s wedding. All of their collections, from Inaaya (blush pinks to peaches) to Maahru (sequins, mirrors, and mukaish work), exude royalty.
What You Can Shop: Sarees, lehengas and suits.
Torani
Torani is storytelling through fashion. Inspired by Indian folklore and mythology, designer Karan Torani narrates these stories through thematic collections. Sourcing fabrics from all over India—Madhubani from Bihar, bandhej and chanderi from Gujarat, and fine mulmul from Kolkata—the styles have a regal charm to them. Also spotted on Deepika Padukone, think of Torani to re-live Indian nostalgia through luxury ethnic wear. The latest collection, Chandni Raatein, features makhmal kaftans, kurtans, phiran sets, and sharara sets, among other intricately designed vibrant styles.
What You Can Shop: Sarees, lehengas, kurta sets, cholis, and more.
Punit Balana
Bringing the culture of his home city, Jaipur, Punit Balana is a label we've discovered for a fresh take on Indian wear. The collections feature local arts of Rajasthan like block printing, Rabari and zardozi. The brand practises complete consciousness, hence being a luxurious and sustainable label to add to your wedding-wear collection (their 2023 Haldi Mehendi collection is live). Find styles in Banarasi silk, velvet and satin silk, among other fabrics.
What You Can Shop: Kurta sets, Anarkalis, lehenga sets, sarees and more.
Pro-Tip: One of Alia Bhatt's iconic Gangubai white saree was from Punit Balana.
Ekaya
Presenting mesmerising handloom fabrics with traditional Banarasi work is Ekaya. The label has a special Indian wear collection featuring the Kadhwa weaving technique. Apart from that, you can find silk sarees inspired by the Valley of Flowers. Each piece comes with around 180 to 300 handloom hours, which means the attention to detail and intricacy is admirable. Find your next wedding outfit at this legacy brand.
What You Can Shop: Sarees, lehengas, suits, dupattas and more.
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