Sreeleela is ushering in the festive season with a lehenga that is a celebration of craft and colour. She stepped out wearing a rani pink, richly-embroidered lehenga that put Indian handloom at the centre of the look from the label Amaare by New Delhi-based designer Sahib Bhatia.
Launched under the label’s Fall/Winter 2026 collection, the bohemian kalidar lehenga, inundated with diamond-shaped patterns in shades of pink, orange and purple, draws from Varanasi’s textile heritage, vibrant palette and its cultural spirit. Enclosed within each block is a floral motif, embroidered completely by hand with zardozi, dabka, nakshi, kora and sadi techniques, while the label’s signature hand-cut gota work and sequins adds another layer of texture. “Every piece of gota is cut and placed individually by hand,” says Sahib Bhatia. “It is extremely labour intensive, but that process is what gives the lehenga its distinctive character.”
The sleeveless Queen Anne-inspired V-neck blouse is crafted on silk georgette and features an open back design with tie-ups, and continues the Banarasi and zardozi detailing. A matching fuchsia organza silk dupatta “woven entirely by hand in Meenakari Banarasi” completes the look. The outfit, which took 15-20 days for hand weaving on the loom, was embroidered over 150 hours by hand by specialised artisans.
She accessorised the look with heirloom-worthy jewellery from Shri Paramani Jewels that echoed the outfit’s craft-first spirit. She wore a jadau choker inspired by Rajput court jewellery, alongside a Mughal-influenced bajubandh, haathphool, maang tikka and earrings. “The look brings together different traditions of Indian jewellery in a very considered way,” says Vinay Gupta, founder of Shri Paramani Jewels. “The haathphool and bajubandh stand out because their historical vocabulary has been balanced with proportions that feel relevant today.” Crafted in traditional jadau using natural rubies and uncut diamonds, the pieces favour finesse over scale. “The craftsmanship should be felt before it is seen,” he adds.
