Sona Chaandi

Specialties

Sona Chaandi specializes in authentic, indian-​made clothing for all occasions. We’ve been in business for over 32 years and is america’s first, best & largest indian boutique. We have hundreds of designs to choose from for women, men and children. Our beauty salons features hair removal by «threading» specialist and also does henna tattoos. We also have a giant inventory of indian costume jewelry, tunic tops, fabrics, belly dancing outfits and many more accessories you have to come by and see them all for yourself!

History

Established in 1980.

Sona Chaandi is located on Pioneer Bvld. in the City of Artesia in the heart of Little India. Sona Chaandi has become a landmark of sorts in the Indian markets of Artesia. The business was founded and run by Pradip and Mala Malani, who first came to the U.S. from Fiji and India. The business started with their first store, Saree Sapne in 1980. As the business expanded, they added two more clothing

boutiques and a jewelry store. Mala was the first indian woman to start a clothing boutique on Pioneer Blvd. and has been instrumental in the formation of the internationally famous Little India in Artesia.

In 1993 the Malanis bought and opened Sona Chaandi Plaza, where they moved all their stores under one roof. They currently have a jewelry store, and upscale clothing boutique and a full service beauty center. Due to the unique clothing line and multi ethnic salon, they have received visits from many Hollywood Celebrities such as Madonna, Hilary Clinton, Gwen Stefani, and many more.

Meet the Business Owner

Mala M.

Business Owner

Mrs. Mala Malani is the owner of Sona Chaandi in Artesia, Los Angeles. Sona Chaandi has been serving the Artesia community for 32 years with a very unique jewelry store, a clothing boutique and one of the most popular beauty salons, serving hundreds of customers daily. Mala Malani is a very successful business woman who has been very active in the Indian community for many years. Mrs. Malani was the first Indian woman to start a clothing boutique thirty two years ago, first woman to start a Mr. and Ms. Indian pageant and fashion show back in 1990. Mala was the first Indian to start a clothing boutique on Pioneer Blvd. and has been instrumental in the creation of the now famous Little India in Artesia, CA. She designs all the clothes and jewelry for her stores. Her creations are manufactured at a facility in India where she employs over one hundred people.