Indian Accessories

In ancient India, women used to wear bindi on their foreheads to highlight their marriage status. But today it is not only a fashion statement but has become the most beautiful accessory causing sudden attention.

It requires certain skill and practice to achieve a perfect red dot on the forehead. Some women are expert in applying a perfect round bindi by taking a pinch of vermilion powder on their fingertip. For certain nimble-fingered ladies it is a difficult task. There are small circular discs and hollow pie coin for their rescue. The disc is placed on the forehead and a sticky wax paste is applied on the empty space in the disc. Then the empty space is covered with kumkum or vermilion and the disc is removed leaving a round bindi on the forehead. Ingredients in the red dot are sandal, aguru, kumkum and sandoor, made of zinc oxide and dye. Saffron and kusumba ground together also produce red dot.

Bindi is available in various colors, shapes and designs. To mention a few intricate designs are beadwork, handprints, meenakari work, kundan, and studded stones, pearls and diamonds. In addition to the traditional bindis there is an outstanding variety such as fancy bindis, designer bindis and bridal bindis. Designer bindis include several popular body art bindis like crystal bindi, Belly Tattoo Bindi, Glitter tattoo bindi, Arm/Wrist Band bindi, Tikka bindi, Crystal Belly Bindi, pendent bindi, crystal finger bindi, hair bindi, chin bindi, crystal eyelash bindi and crystal nail bindi. TV personalities are responsible for new bindis known as Parvati bindi, Ramola bindi and Saans bindi available in the designer shops.

There is a bindi style for every person to suit her type and character. For pretty courageous ladies there are bindis in the shapes of crescent moon, heart, stars, trees, snakes etc sparkling, radiant and bright colors. each personality type. For bold and beautiful, we have bindis in various shapes of stars, half moon, heart, tree and snakes in glittery, shiny and bright colors while simple and quiet type opts for oval, square, diamond shape bindis or a mere dot in black or dark maroon color. Liquid bindi and kumkum bindi are also in the fashion market; needless to mention the hassle free stickers.