(CNN) – The Hindu Festival of Lights known as Diwali begins just weeks from now.
To mark the occasion, Mattel just released a new Barbie.
The newest limited edition Barbie doll is dressed by Indian fashion designer Anita Dongre.
Her midnight blue outfit is designed to reflect the radiant lights of the festival.
It is adorned with dahlias, jasmine and Indian lotus, all symbols of strength and beauty.
Designing the outfit took more than a year.
Dongre described the outfit as a more contemporary version of Indian fashion, saying she wants it to resonate with Barbie fans on a global scale.
Sales of the Barbie brand add up to more than $1 billion a year for Mattel.
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