Isha Ambani, Shloka Mehta shine in Indian wear for Radhika Merchant-Anant Ambani’s Mameru ceremony

Radhika Merchant paired her outfit with a vintage kKoti blouse adorned with meticulous metallic threadwork and Swarovski tassels, complementing the 35-meter bandhani lehenga (Image: @manishmalhotraworld, @manishmalhotravows/Instagram)

Recently, for Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani’s pre-wedding Mameru ceremony, the bride-to-be wore an exquisite custom Manish Malhotra ensemble. Her designer lehenga featured real gold zari borders intricately embroidered with shlokas that honor the nine goddesses of Navratri on a Rai bandhej and banarasi brocade fabric in Rani pink and orange tones.

She paired her outfit with a vintage kKoti blouse adorned with meticulous metallic threadwork and Swarovski tassels, complementing the 35-meter bandhani lehenga. Each panel of her stunning ensemble reflected the cultural heritage, which was shared by the designer to highlight the craftsmanship and details of her garment.

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For the grand pre-wedding festivities, Isha Ambani Piramal donned a bespoke ensemble inspired by the ancient Gujarati art of Bandhani. This custom look designed by Arpita Mehta featured designs in exquisite bandhs on the outfit to honor the traditional Indian art form from Gujarat.

The signature mirror, thread, and cut-dana hand embroidery were fused beautifully on the bright orange garment to create motifs on a classic signature tiered ruffle sari by the designer. Isha paired her outfit with heavy Indian jewellery and was seen in rich gemstones and gold choker, a statement maang tika and matching earrings. Showcasing the splendour of Bandhani in a fresh and captivating way, the designer shared some exclusive pictures of Isha and her style on Instagram.

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As part of the colour theme for the ceremony, the elder daughter-in-law of the Ambani family, Shloka Mehta wore a designer orange-pink lehenga. This dual-toned ensemble has heavy embellishments with golden sequin work, heavy zari borders, and exquisite threadwork, highlighted the opulence and craftsmanship of Indian handcrafts and fashion.

Complementing her look, Shloka donned a puffed-sleeve blouse and kept her hairstyle elegantly subtle with a half-tied back for a relaxed look. Adorned with a diamond necklace, diamond drop earrings, and bangles, she posed gracefully with her husband, Akash Ambani, who co-ordinated in an orange and pink kurta-pyjama.

Janhvi Kapoor also made a stunning statement in orange and pink infused Indian wear by designer Arpita Mehta

Among the many guests, actress Janhvi Kapoor also made a stunning statement in orange and pink infused Indian wear by designer Arpita Mehta. Highlight a beautiful blend of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary design, her ensemble featured a vintage bandhani dupatta in vibrant coral and orange hues, which inspired the intricate embroidery adorning the lehenga.

The motifs, meticulously selected from the original dupatta design, completed the bespoke outfit with a nostalgic and cultural charm. Enhancing the lehenga's regal appeal, the hem showcased a series of panelled elephant prints depicting the best of Indian crafts. Kapoor complemented her exquisite attire with a tourmaline choker necklace set with pearls from Hazoorilal Legacy, to accentuate her look. The harmonious blend of colours in the ensemble perfectly matched the necklace, kadas, ring, and earrings, all from renowned jewellery brand.