Anita Dongre – The Blue Edit
Influenced by fashion from an early age, Anita Dongre best known for creating – the House of Anita Dongre, is one of the biggest names in the Fashion industry. Founded in 1995, House of Anita Dongre comprises four separate brands: AND (a western wear brand), Global Desi (a Boho chic indo-western wear brand), Grassroot (a sustainable luxury brand) and Pinkcity (A line of handmade fine jewelry).
Paying homage to the supreme craftsmanship of India, her label is an exquisite amalgamation of indigenous Indian craft traditions and modern aesthetics. In addition to being a sustainable brand, she also provides opportunities for rural artisans to be a part of her projects thus preserving the rich craft heritage in India and while also empowering them. Her allegiance to sustainability and the quest for greener alternative solutions has won her many accolades. House of Anita Dongre stands for a simple, unembellished thought—to create beautiful tomorrows for the planet and its people.
Anita Dongre, coveted for wedding couture, luxury handcrafted menswear derives inspiration from crafts of Rajasthan, Gujarat and remote villages of India to provide craft-rich, luxury designs in a vibrant color palette inspired by nature. Let us take a look at some of her best designs in the calming and alluring color, Blue.
1. Vanishri Lehenga
The Vanishri Lehenga Set – a gorgeous blue silk lehenga is a heavily embroidered lehenga with gold gota patti hand embroidery along with zari, pearl and sequin embellishments. It is paired with fine jewelry from Anitha Dongre Pinkcity.
The Vanishri Lehenga is inspired by the intricate inlaid floral motif designs from the royal architectures of Rajasthan palaces and forts. This lehenga with an elaborate embroidery is the perfect bridal lehenga that celebrates the glorious Indian heritage with brilliant craftsmanship.
2. Hanika Lehenga
Hanika Lehenga is a blue lehenga in exquisite silk with beautiful dori embroidery inspired by Royal Indian floral motifs. It is from the Love Song 2020 collection. The Hanika Lehenga is an embodiment of feminity and grace that frames you in an enchanting silhouette exuding charm.
3. The River Nymph
The cooling tones and textures of calm and winding rivers is embodied in this fluttery asymmetrical cascading skirt featuring a tulle base. Drawing inspiration from forests and nature and her natural inclination towards sustainability and greener planet, Anita Dongre created this biodegradable capsule collection. This collection is sourced responsibly and produced sustainably keeping alive the concept – ‘Emerging from and returning to nature’.
This enchanting nature-themed crop top and skirt set belongs to the Sounds of the Forest Collection which was designed in collaboration with Tencel India, a collection highlighting the use of TENCEL™ fibres which are biodegradable and originate from sustainably managed forests.
4. Parinda Lehenga
One of our favorites from the list, the Parinda Lehenga is an ink blue lehenga embellished with pearls, sequins and signature Gota Patti and is inspired by the stoic herons that fly across the wetlands of Rajasthan. This lehenga is hand painted in traditional pichhwai style.
Picchwai is an ancient art form practised in Rajasthan that depicts historical scenes and portray a variety of stories from the life of Lord Krishna, cows, lotuses and many other beautiful patters from nature.
Awa Gown
Another pichhwai style creation from Anita Dongre is the Awa Gown. This gown is crafted in pure luxurious silk and embellished with pearls, sequins and signature Gota Patti.
On one of her visits to Rajasthan and upon learning about the sheer brilliance and intricacy of this work, Anita Dongre knew she had to bring back this art form and give it another form of life in an attempt to revive forgotten crafts.
5. The Forest Pixie
Another crop top and skirt combination, The Forest Pixie is from the Sounds of the Forest Collection. A chic blue crop top with a side sweep wrap paired with an asymmetrical flared skirt with interesting floral details on it.
The varied geometrical patterns, floral stripes and blue flower motifs adorn the elegant asymmetrical skirt. The skirt comes with side pockets!
6. Asoniya Lehenga
Inspired by the little Bluestar flowers that emerge in the spring with willowy foliage, the Asonia Lehenga is handcrafted with the wilderness of these indigo flowers, lush green trees and heritage embroideries from Rajasthan.
The Asoniya lehenga set is the confluence of intricate heritage crafts and stories of wild winters. It belongs to the Odyssey Collection. The silver floral hathpools pictured above is from Anita Dongre Jewelry.
7. Pranja Lehenga
Pranja Lehenga, a royal blue silk lehenga is meticulously crafted with exquisite gold gota patti hand embroidery with pearl and sequin embellishments and zari work.
The intricate embroidery paired with the delicate embellishments on this lehenga reflects a mirage of Indian royalty in its finest form.
Bonus: Bulbul Mojri
Since we are talking all things blue, it only makes sense to include the Bulbul mojri in the list. Adorned with blue-tinged motifs of flying bulbuls, these cotton mojris are hand woven, vegan and cruelty free.
Tell us your favorite Anita Dongre item from the list in the comments below.
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