Indian Accessories

Every girl longs to look at her best or as beautiful as an angel on her wedding day since it is the

most special day in her life. Her parents also dream to see their loving daughter in the bridal costume since her birth. It is an occasion for others who were anxiously waiting to have a glimpse of her in the enchanting costume. Keeping this in mind, Indian fashion designers make an exotic variety of bridal costumes in fabulous designs and patterns. These wedding trousseaus include exclusively made Indian bridal Lehangas, elegant Bridal Sari and graceful bridal Salwar Suits. These dresses are made up of rich brocade decorated with exquisite embroideries, studded pearls, diamonds and other precious gemstones. Hindu bridal dresses are usually red, pink and maroon in colors.

Each ethnicity creates its own style of wedding. Maharashtra, brides are bedecked in a Paithani sari while in Jammu and Kashmir brides go in for a bridal wear usually comprising tight trousers and heavy embroidered Kurta. Tamil brides are draped in an elegant 6 or 9 yards Kanjeevaram silk sari along with a chic choli. Punjabi brides opt for either a heavily embellished sari or a designer Bridal Lehanga with shawls having phulkari embroidery. Parsis and Catholic brides wear white color wedding dresses. Brides in the state of Bengal are dressed up in a Benarsi silk sari made up of rich lovely brocade

Red Chunari or dupatta has a significant role in the bridal wear. Chunari, made in the Bandhani style is the most popular form associated with the bridal costume.. Though bridal trousseau definitely has a religious importance in the present era it represents more of a fashion statement. Fashion designers exhibit their skill in producing bridal costumes with very delicate designs and prints. People do not hesitate to spend crores of rupees to buy the best of bridal wears. Indian culture is very rich and each region has something special to Contribute such as mirror work of Rajasthan, Phulkari embroidery of Punjab, Leharia print of Gujarat and other popular works like Kundan, Resham, Zari and Zardosi are actually ruling the fashion kingdom

Wedding jewelry or Bridal jewelry, made out of gold, silver, platinum or diamond depending on

one’s taste and budget, is a very important aspect in an Indian women’s life. If you can afford then designer jewelry and customized jewelry are within your reach. On the main wedding day heavy ornaments that complement the bride’s attire and her personality are worn from head to toe. A typical Indian bride is adorned with the following jewels:

Hair Embellishments: Today hair accessories are very popular and becoming a fashion statement. If the bride wears a diamond –studded outfit the hair accessories also should contain diamonds. Decorating hair with pearl headgear and silver hairpins are also very popular now. In certain Indian communities brides wear elaborate headgear of flowers.

Earrings: Though earrings are available in various styles and designs like small, delicate, heavy and dangling ones and also earrings covering the whole ears, brides wear earrings with a chain that is hooked in the hair. Bride’s earrings are typically made of gold decorated with dazzling gemstones or pearls.

Nose Ring: Indian bride wears a nosering with an attached chain that is hooked in the hair. In some communities brides wear a nose ring with no chains. Available in different designs and styles, earrings have set trends in the fashion world.

Necklace: The most versatile bridal jewelry, usually made of gold, available in varied designs and embellished with precious dazzling gemstones or pearls, is chosen fitting well with the neckline, color and pattern of the bride’s outfit. A deep neckline requires a long neckline while a choker looks fascinating with a smaller neck.

Bangles: An Indian bride wears gold bangles studded with various sparkling gemstones and pearls. Nowadays pretty bracelets are also popular among brides.

Ring Bracelet: This unique bracelet is attached to finger rings by means of chains.

Maangtika is worn on the forehead with a decorative centre piece having a long string.

Other important bridal accessories are head crown tiara, armbands worn on the upper part of the arm, diamond or pearl studded fingerrings, beautiful anklets, toerings, bracelets and golden bindi. South Indian brides wear a waist chain called “Oddiyanam” around their waist.