Indian Bridal Jewellery

Yashikushi · Dec 3, 2010

Indian Bridal Jewellery
Jewelry play a very momentous role in the entire festivities in narration,the bridal look is assurance to be absurd unless the bridal wear each which is essential for her.Jewelry is very common in the whole world at the suasion of festival and other motives.

Indian marriages are always celebrated in a grand way and jewelry forms a very important part of the overall attire of an Indian bride. In majority of the Indian weddings, bride wears 22K yellow gold jewelry without any stones. However, depending on the budget, some people might opt for silver, platinum, white gold or diamond jewelry as well. Precious stones, such as ruby, jade, garnet, emerald, amethyst and pearl, are also widely used in Indian bridal jewelry. While you might see some variation in the bridal jewelry, depending on the particular region of the country where it is taking place, the basic items remain the same.

Types of Indian bridal jewelry:

Shringar Patti/Matha Patti

Shringar patti can be described as a kind of tiara, usually in gold, which adorns the forehead of the bride. It is placed along her hairline and has a circular plaque in the middle, which hangs below the hair line (on the forehead).

Maang Tikka(Forehead jewelry)

Maang Tikka can be said to be a shortened version of the shringaar patti. It comprises of a string, with a center piece attached to one end and a hook to the other. It is worn by the bride in center parting of the hair.

Bridal Set (Necklace & Earrings)

The outfit of a bride is incomplete without the bridal set, which comprises of a heavy neck piece, along with matching earrings. It is usually selected keeping in mind the color and overall style of the bridal dress.Sometimes it has two necklace setsne long and one short choker style.

Nath/Natt (Nose Ring)

Nath.Natt forms yet another important part of the bridal jewelry. It comprises of a studded nose ring, which has a long chain attached to it. The chain is hooked up in the hair of the bride, above the ear.

Chudi (Bangles)

Chudi play a very moment our role in the bridal jewelry,Those are of gold,precious stones as well as in glass etc,Chudi is liked to be so made in the overall jewelry.Chudi’s fashion varies according to the place for example in Punjabi weddings the glass bangles are replaced by ivory which are in red and white color usually called chuda.

Hath phool/Panja (Slave Bracelet with Rings)

Hath pool is a beautiful piece of jewelry that give a charming look to the wrist as well as the fingers of the bride most of the traditions in Pakistan and Indian festivities are same,It consist on a bracelet with more then one rings attached to it having rings at the other end.

Anguthi (Finger Rings)

While wearing hath phool is not compulsory for a bride, anguthi/angutam surely is. Apart from the engagement ring, in the ring finger of her left hand, she wears one or more gold/diamond rings as well (in the other fingers).

Bichua (Toe Ring)

In many states of the India it is said to be very essential part of the bridal jewelry,It comprises of a toe ring,usually in silver.It also con sister as a sings of a married women and it worn in pairs only,Now a days toe ring is a fashion.

Payal (Anklet)

Along with the toe ring, a bride is always required to wear payal, also known as pajeb, as a part of her wedding jewelry. It adorns the ankle of a bride, is made of silver (mostly) and has meenakari, kundan or beads as decorations.

Mangal Sutra (Necklace with Black Beads)

The most important part of the bridal jewelry is mangal sutra. However, it is not worn by the bride before the marriage. Rather, it is tied by her husband (around her neck), as symbol of their union. It comprises of a string of black beads, with a gold or diamond pendant.

Kamar band (Waist Band)

In the earlier times, the bride used to wear the Kamar band around her waist. A heavy piece of jewelry, it was meant to support the wedding dress and keep in place. These days, it might or might not be worn by the bride.

Baaju Band (Arm Bands)

Baju band used to be a necessary part of the bridal jewelry, at one point of time in the past. However, these days, wearing it is optional. Some brides might wear one in each of the arms, while other may go for a single piece only.

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