Sat Oct 05 11:10:16 UTC 2024: ## Barbie Celebrates Diwali with New Doll Designed by Anita Dongre
**New York, NY** – In a move that celebrates diversity and cultural significance, Barbie has launched a new Diwali doll, designed in collaboration with renowned Indian fashion designer Anita Dongre. This is the first time Barbie has partnered with an Indian designer to honor a culturally significant festival, marking a special milestone for the brand.
The doll, inspired by the vibrant city of Jaipur, is adorned in a “Moonlight Bloom” set featuring a beautiful choli top, floral Koti vest, and a lehenga skirt embellished with dahlias, jasmine, and lotus – symbols of strength and beauty. Her look is completed with intricate bangles, shimmering gold earrings, and a sleek, wavy hairstyle.
Dongre, who is a strong advocate for female empowerment and representation, emphasized the importance of the doll reflecting the modern Indian woman. “I wanted the doll to represent what India is today,” she explained, “because the world sometimes has a very different idea of what India is. And today the young Indian woman is intelligent, empowered and modern. She wears India with pride.”
Dongre, who fondly reminisced about her own childhood love for dolls, expressed her excitement about creating this special Barbie. “I think the fact that Barbie is celebrating Diwali is so special today,” she said, adding, “I think it’s amazing that I get to do a doll for Diwali, which is the festival of light, hope, love…and I think that’s the message I’d like to give to everybody.”
The Barbie Diwali Doll is available at major retailers and is sure to be a cherished addition to any doll collection. This unique doll not only celebrates the beauty of Indian culture but also embodies the spirit of Diwali – a festival of light, hope, and love.
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