Maharani Gayatri Devi was unlike other royals of her day. In 1940 she became the third

consort of Jaipur when she married Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II, and from the day of

her arrival at court, Gayatri was intent on owning her title in more meaningful ways than

merely living a life of glamour.

Uniquely positioned as an early influencer for young Indian girls and women, Gayatri’s

revolutionary spirit lead her to challenge what she perceived as outdated and unjust

cultural conventions – all while establishing herself as something of a fashion icon.

At a time when “purdah”, the customary veiling of women, was the cultural norm, the

Maharani refused to live her life behind a veil – and although she donned opulent pearls

and elaborate traditional saris with grace, she was more often seen out hunting or playing

Polo in chic safari style suits and simple cotton shirts.

Lakshmi’s ‘Maharani’ collection seeks to capture the spirit of the late princess and pay

homage to her legacy of unequivocal style, effortless glamour, and strong sense of

purpose.

Earthy, neutral tones of olive, ecru and white are contrasted with watermelon and lime

pastels and delicate florals to highlight the Maharani’s dual persona: refined princess

meets renegade modern feminist. Natural, breathable fabrics like cotton, linen, silk

georgette and soft modal bamboo, as well as handcrafted techniques such as Leheriya – a

tie-die technique unique to Jodhpur – give each piece a luxurious yet down-to-earth feel,

much like the Maharani herself.

Underscoring each Lakshmi collection is an ethos of true sustainability and care for

community. Our made-to-order model and artisanal approach to design and production

ensures high quality garments with minimal wastage. We encourage our customers to

choose with care, so we only produce what we know will be worn and loved.

The Maharani collection is made-to-order with a small number of sample sizes available for purchase in

store.