Barbie announces first “Diwali doll” ahead of festival of lights

Barbie announces first “Diwali doll” ahead of festival of lights

A new Barbie has joined Mattel’s lineup of inclusive dolls. The first “Diwali doll” was announced by the toymaker on Friday, a few weeks shy of the Hindu holiday of Diwali, also known as the festival of lights.  The festival, which lasts for five days, is marked on Western calendars to begin on Nov. 1, but some celebrations start on Oct. 31. The doll, created in collaboration with fashion designer Anita Dongre, features traditional elements incl…

Barbie announces the first "Diwali doll" ahead of the festival of lights - THE BHARAT EXPRESS NEWS

A new Barbie has been added to Mattel’s range of inclusive dolls. The first “Diwali doll” was announced by the toymaker on Friday, a few weeks before the Hindu holiday Diwali, also known as the festival of lights. The festival, which lasts five days, is marked on Western calendars as starting on November 1, but some celebrations begin on October 31. The doll, created in collaboration with fashion designer Anita Dongre, features traditional elem…

Mattel releases Diwali Barbie doll

Mattel announces their release of the latest doll: a Diwali Barbie doll just in time for the Festival of Lights. Created with the help of Indian fashion designer Anita Dongre, the doll wears a Moonlight Bloom set embroidered with a mix of dahlias, jasmine and indian lotus, which are symbols of strength and beauty. — Read the rest The post Mattel releases Diwali Barbie doll appeared first on Boing Boing. #DmtDaily DMT.NEWS via https://www.DMT…