The ensemble, embellished with dahlias, jasmine, and lotus designs, symbols of power and beauty, features Dongre's characteristic nature-inspired motifs.

The new Barbie doll is all set to enhance the grand Diwali celebrations across the world, especially in India.

In celebration of the five-day Hindu festival of lights known as Diwali, Mattel has lit up the Barbie universe with its first-ever Diwali doll. The company’s launch of the doll comes a few weeks ahead of the holiday’s start in late October.

The eponymous Indian fashion designer and couturier is the first designer to ever collaborate with Mattel on a Barbie doll for the Festival of Lights.

And that she did. In 1995, Dongre founded her eponymous label, House of Anita Dongre, which has since expanded with additional companies: Grassroot (a subset of sustainable pieces), Pinkcity (her fine jewelry line) and Global Desi, all of which blend modern styles with traditional craftsmanship.

Crafted with love and inspired by personal festive memories, the Anita Dongre x Barbie collaboration features the first-ever Diwali doll.

The Diwali doll, created in collaboration with fashion designer Anita Dongre, features traditional elements and will cost $40.

For the first time, the parent company of Barbie released a Diwali-themed doll to recognize the upcoming Hindu holiday — and sold out online in less than 24 hours. Mattel Creations collaborated with Indian fashion designer Anita Dongre to release the doll four weeks before Diwali,

In a special collaboration, Barbie and renowned Indian designer Anita Dongre are celebrating Diwali with the launch of the Barbie Signature Diwali doll. This new collectable doll, released ahead of the festival of lights,