Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Sonam Kapoor Spotlights Manipur's Tangkhul Kashan in Latest Ensemble
Sonam Kapoor wore a beautiful traditional outfit from Manipur to a dinner party.
This outfit is special because it's made using a unique weaving technique that's important to the people of Manipur.
Sonam has worn traditional clothes from different parts of India before, and experts say it's important to support and preserve these traditional crafts.
Sonam Kapoor hosted Architectural Digest's Amy Astley in a Tangkhul Kashan-inspired set from Manipur's EAST brand
The actor's outfit was a black shirt paired with a maroon and pink skirt, featuring intricate handloom embroidery
Tangkhul Naga tribe's loin-loom technique is central to Manipur's cultural identity and used in rituals and ceremonies
Kapoor has previously championed Indian traditional attire, including Ladakh's Mogos during Anant Ambani's pre-wedding festivities
Experts emphasize the importance of authentic representation and ethical collaboration with artisans to preserve craftsmanship
- Who
- Sonam Kapoor, Easternlight Zimik (designer), Pankaj Jain (expert), Nikasha Tawadey Khemka (designer)
- What
- Wore Tangkhul Kashan-inspired set, hosted dinner party, discussed importance of traditional crafts
- When
- A few nights ago
- Where
- Mumbai home, Manipur
- Why
- To support local artisans, preserve cultural heritage, and raise awareness about traditional crafts
- Textile Technique
- Loin-loom technique
- Tribe
- Tangkhul Naga
- Region
- Manipur
- Previous Outfit
- Ladakh's Mogos
- Expert's Role
- Preserve craftsmanship, ethical collaboration with artisans