Radhika Merchant Ambani’s rose-pink anarkali shimmers with marodi embroidery and tamba tikki accents

For Diwali celebrations, Radhika Merchant Ambani turned to Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla for a custom rose-pink tissue ensemble that shimmered like molten silk under the lights. The full-skirted anarkali featured a fitted bodice and collared base, overlaid with a structured angrakha-style jacket cut in gossamer-thin fabric with a subtle gold undertone.

Intricate marodi embroidery—one of the couturiers’ most recognisable signatures—traced the surface in raised gold zari threads, offset with glinting tamba tikki: hand-cut copper sequins scattered across the yoke, sleeves and hem.

The embroidery grew denser along the cuffs and borders, where layered bands of gota, zari and metallic fringe created a rhythmic, tactile edge.

Jewellery mirrored the garment’s grandeur: elaborate jhumka polki earrings with kaan chains, statement rings and her mangalsutra tipped with diamonds. Radhika Merchant Ambani’s hair was parted in the centre and swept into a low bun adorned with a gajra, while her makeup stayed luminous with clean skin and glossy lips.

From Vogue’s fashion desk:

“Lighten up the mood with a pair of brown leather juttis. Get rid of the gajra and open up the hair for an effortless look, swap the earrings for something simpler and in gold,” says Vogue India fashion associate Manglien Gangte.

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