Adorned in traditional jewelery and a Kanjeevaram saree, Sobhita Dhulipla She celebrated her Telugu roots on her wedding day. And for one of the pre-wedding events, the actor decided to pay homage to his backpacking days in an archival ensemble.
“The skirt is embellished with antique zardozi and hand-painted mirror borders, paired with a hand-woven cotton dupatta and the house’s classic ‘kanthi’ blouse,” the designer described the outfit in an Instagram post. For accessories, Shovita chose Parandi, 22 kg gold ‘The East of Bengal Chandbalis’ and a pair of handcrafted bellis from Sabyasachi Heritage Jewellery.
Taking to the platform, the Made in heaven The actor wrote, “Photos from a murky night in Vizag (we called it Young People’s Party / YPP. Lol) a Banjara-themed tribute to my backpacking days that shaped the core of who I am. Archive Sabya for bohemian soul. I felt that I saw. look 🖤.”
What is Chotu Lehenga?
A ‘chottu lehenga’ is essentially a playful reinterpretation of the traditional lehenga, distinguished by its short length, often falling above the ankle or mid-calf, giving it a modern, flirty and functional twist, says stylist Janhvi Pallicha.
“Designers like Sabyasachi have popularized this short lehenga for its youthful charm and ease of movement, especially for women who want to dance and have fun. Heavy traditional dress. It’s a perfect blend of minimalism and statement fashion,” she told indianexpress.com. According to her, the word kanthi refers to a neckline that closely surrounds the base of the neck, often resembling a choker-style or round, clean-cut neckline.
For fashion designer Nida Mahmood, the lehenga appears to be inspired by the rabari lehenga or skirt banjara wear, and “raw rabari work brings to the design” the dress.
“‘Chotu’ refers to the short length and small panels of the lehenga, which gives off a playful yet polished vibe. It’s intimate, youthful, and designed to let the bride breathe, move and dance without shedding layers of fabric,” says Rishi Raj, a stylist. said
She added that the Kanthi blouse is a statement piece inspired by the timeless Bengali silhouette. “For this Sabyasachi ensemble, the Kanthi blouse feels like a beautiful contrast – clean and simple in shape yet deeply ornate in its craft, making it the perfect canvas for heritage details,” said the stylist.
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