Radhika Merchant Looks Ethereal for Her Shubh Aashirwad Ceremony in Abu Jani-Sandeep Khosla Lehenga
Radhika Merchant's first public appearance as Mrs Anant Ambani is in a unique Abu Jani-Sandeep Khosla lehenga with sculptor paintings by Jayasri Burman.
Radhika Merchant’s first look as Mrs Anant Ambani is beyond gorgeous. Styled by Rhea Kapoor, the new bride looks glorious in a unique custom lehenga by ace couturiers Abu Jani-Sandeep Khosla. Scroll ahead to catch a glimpse.
Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla have collaborated with contemporary Indian artist and sculptor Jayasri Burman and Rhea Kapoor to make the most unique dress for the new bride. (Instagram/Rhea Kapoor)
To bring Jayasri’s painting to life, the lehenga’s 12 panels are hand-painted on a special Italian canvas. Featuring Jayasri’s quintessential mythical aesthetic, the garment celebrates Anant’s union with Radhika through deeply meaningful imagery. (Instagram/Rhea Kapoor)
The human figures representing the happy couple radiate a celestial aura that honours the divinity in their humanity. The fauna depicts Anant’s fondness for animals, particularly elephants that are considered auspicious and beautiful. (Instagram/Rhea Kapoor)
The craftsmanship features meticulous hand embroidery of real gold zardozi. A glittering sea of sequins shines over the most intricate spaces of Jayasri’s art. It is paired with a blouse hand embroidered entirely in Resham by master craftsmen at Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla. (Instagram/Rhea Kapoor)
The ensemble conveys the joy of new beginnings and the excitement of living with the love of your life. (Instagram/Rhea Kapoor)
Commenting on the collaboration, Burman adds “Abu Sandeep are artists. The only difference is that their medium is couture while mine is canvas. Both Rhea and Abu Sandeep gave me total creative freedom and understood my essence as an artist. I found my brush dancing all over the canvas. My only hope now is that it inspires a smile on Radhika’s face and maybe someday, we’ll even see it hanging on her wall!” (Instagram/Rhea Kapoor)
We are honoured to have been a part of this collaboration that features the ideal juxtaposition of hand-embroidery with art. Because art and fashion have always been lovers. One cannot exist without the other. And so it becomes the perfect ode to the perfect couple that is Anant and Radhika,” adds Abu Jani-Sandeep Khosla. (Instagram/Rhea Kapoor)