Priyanka Chopra chose a custom silk gown by designer Karan Torani for her Diwali celebrations this year. The maroon-and-gold creation was inspired by traditional Indian architecture and brought together several embroidery and craft techniques. According to Torani, the outfit took more than 2,200 hours of work to complete.The designer shared details of the ensemble on Instagram recently, explaining the ideas and traditional elements behind its design. He described it as a tribute to India’s architectural heritage, drawing inspiration from jharokhas, old forts and arches that frame courtyards.In his post, Torani wrote, “Priyanka Chopra in Torani for Diwali. A love letter from home, imagined through India’s windows. Inspired by jharokhas, old forts and arches framing courtyards, this sculpted, off-shoulder silk gown in deep sindoori opens onto embroidered gardens of birds, flowers and little pieces of sky.”
Kashmiri embroidery and details inspired by the designer’s Sindhi roots
The gown brought together Kashmiri aari, zardozi, dori and marodi work, along with mirror work, pearls and cowries. Torani said the cowries were a reference to his Sindhi roots. “More than 2,200 hours of work bring together Kashmiri aari, zardozi, dori and marodi, mirror work, pearls and cowries that nod to my Sindhi roots,” he wrote.The design also drew from traditional Indian clothing. Its bodice was inspired by an angiya, while the designer reimagined the odhni as a flowing detail that ended in tassels and ghungroos.Torani connected this part of the design to the festival’s religious symbolism, describing the cascading elements as “a gentle invocation of Goddess Lakshmi’s arrival.”He added that the outfit was created for Priyanka to bring Indian crafts into a contemporary silhouette. “Created for @priyankachopra, a global icon who carries the spirit of India wherever she goes, the look brings our crafts into a contemporary silhouette, letting a little of home travel with her this Diwali,” he wrote.
Priyanka shares Diwali moments with Nick and Malti
Priyanka also shared photographs from the family’s Diwali celebrations on Instagram. The pictures featured her husband, Nick Jonas, and their daughter, Malti Marie. While Priyanka wore the embellished gown, Nick was seen in a kurta paired with an embroidered jacket.One photograph showed the family spending time together, while another captured Priyanka enjoying Indian food. She also shared a picture from the back, giving followers a closer look at the embroidery and detailing on the gown. Alongside the photographs, Priyanka wrote, “Some camera roll favourites from this Diwali. Wishing you all a very Happy Diwali.”Priyanka is currently preparing for the release of SS Rajamouli’s upcoming film ‘Varanasi,’ which stars Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran.
