Labubu, the big-eyed, toothy little doll, has taken over the internet. Celebs around the world love it from BLACKPINK’s Lisa and Rose to Rihanna, Dua Lipa, and Kim Kardashian. Even in Bollywood, stars like Ananya Panday, Sharvari, Disha Patani, and Shilpa Shetty are proudly showing off their Labubu collections.
Now, an entrepreneur named Orissa Lee Patnaik has added an Indian twist to the craze. She posted a series of special Labubu dolls on Instagram, each dressed in traditional outfits from different Indian states and each with its own cute name.
The outfits are the real showstopper! The detail in each costume is just stunning.
1. Odisha – Labu Bou
Wearing a black-and-red Sambalpuri saree, Labu Bou looks stylish and bold. She has big jhumkas, layered necklaces, stacked bangles, red flowers in her hair, a big red bindi, and a nose ring perfect Odisha vibes!
2. West Bengal – Laboudi
In the classic white-and-red Bengali saree, Laboudi looks ready for festivities. She wears a red blouse, layers of gold chains, shankha-pola bangles, and a simple gold nose ring.
3. Punjab – Labinder
Labinder shines in a hot pink kurta and deep blue salwar with beautiful phulkari embroidery. Her colourful dupatta has mirror work and golden edges. Jhumkas, a maang tikka, and red chooda bangles complete the look.
4. Jammu & Kashmir – Labu Jaan
Dressed in a maroon pheran and matching scarf with paisley designs, Labu Jaan looks royal. She wears silver jewellery layered necklaces, heavy earrings, and a nose ring with a chain, just like a Kashmiri bride.
5. Kerala – Lab Amma
Lab Amma wears a cream-and-gold Kasavu saree, the pride of Kerala. She is covered in gold jewellery, with jasmine flowers in her braid, a matha patti, and a gold nose ring.
6. Rajasthan – Labu Chori
Labu Chori is bright and bold in a red ghagra choli full of mirror work. She wears oxidised silver jewellery, including a borla maang teeka, haath phool, and stacked bangles. A gold-dotted odhani completes her desert princess look.
From the elegance of Kerala’s Kasavu to the charm of Odisha’s Sambalpuri saree, this Labubu collection takes us on a colourful fashion trip around India – one doll at a time.
