ADVERTISEMENT

Model and Make-up artist Hamel Patel decided recently to do what countless girls have done over the years, play dress-up and recreate Disney princesses.

Hamel is from North Carolina, but she pays homage to her family heritage by reinterpreting classic female characters such as Snow White and Cinderella in a traditional Indian style. Famous for its colors, flowing dresses, and ornate jewelry, Indian fashion perfectly complements the fantasy and imagination of Disney characters.

“Growing up, I always wished there was a Disney princess I could relate to, one that represented where I came from,” she wrote on Instagram. “Introducing outfits/princess makeup looks inspired by the eight original pretty princesses we all grew up watching, with a little desi twist!”

Scroll down below to check out the beautiful photos, and don’t forget to vote for your favorite Indian Disney princess!

More info: Instagram

Instagram model Hamel Patel decided to shoot a series of Disney princess themed photos, with an Indian twist

#2

Snow White

Snow White

hamelpatel_ Report

Add photo comments
POST
just a thought !
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like this one the most , cause we Indians love red and I love the shades of red used in this !

View more commentsArrow down menu
#3

Pocahontas

Pocahontas

hamelpatel_ Report

Add photo comments
POST
Capermom
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd kill for her hair... (joking, of course) It's gorgeous...

Squiddosnazz
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Awesome costume, but i guess feels a little out of character for pocahontas? Still, nice twist.

Black Dahlia
Community Member
6 years ago

This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

She just added a necklace, is that what Pocahontas was known for? Or does this have something to do with the Indian/injun thing? I don't know, I just can't stop looking at that hideous thing in her nose.

View more commentsArrow down menu
#8

Princess Aurora

Princess Aurora

hamelpatel_ Report

Add photo comments
POST
Jenna Bois
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In anything princess themed (toys, etc) Aurora is always in pink. I'm assuming to set her apart from Cinderella.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
See Also on Bored Panda