Different
Types of Headpiece Jewelry for Indians
Indians are very fond of jewelry and it has been
part of their culture for a long time. Jewelry can be made out of many things
and it is also made differently specific to a particular occasion. The changes in
fashion have also lead to a variety of jewelry. Indians have different types of
head jewelry for different occasions. However, when it comes to headpiece jewelry, maang tikka is one
of the most popular head jewelries in India. Indians have loved jewelry for a
long time and their jewelry is made in a sophisticated manner and mostly with
precious stones especially gold and pearls. The different types of Indian head
jewelry are discussed below.
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Tikka
This is a traditional Indian jewelry worn on the
head. In most Indian cultures, the bride must wear a tikka on her wedding day.
It is a tradition that has been standing for the longest time in India. The tikka
is worn on the forehead by attaching it with the hair with pins. This headpiece
must be worn by brides because they represent the wisdom that they are bringing
to the marriage. Apart from being part of the bride’s accessories, Indian headpiece jewelry, maang tikka to be
precise is also used in religious ceremonies in India. Tikkas are also used to
protect the bride from bad spirits or any negative energy. There are different
types of tikka worn differently and some of the most common ones are:
· Single
strand, sirmaang that hangs right above the forehead
· The
Dauni Double Strand Maang Tikka made of two chains that are elaborate
· The
hidden tikka which is hidden under the hair so that the pendant hands just
below the hairline
· The
modern double maang tikka made for a regal look
· The
side tikka
· The
hairline hugger
· The
multi-chain tikka
Matha
Patti
This is also common headpiece jewelry in India worn
by women. This headpiece unlike the tikka is worn by both brides and the guests.
Tikka is strictly for brides. The Matha Patti is a traditional head jewelry
that has one central chain which is the tikka and another chain that is placed
along the hairline so that it forms one piece of jewelry. This headpiece is
mostly placed along the hairline but can still be worn off the face in an
Arabian style. When the Matha Patti is
worn by guests, they are required to wear it with minimal other jewelry such as
earrings. The guests can wear the Matha Patti with studs only and with no
necklace. A typical Matha Patti doesn’t have a central chain or tikka.
Jhoomer
This is common Indian headpiece jewelry. It is
designed in the shape of a fan and it is worn on the left side of the head. It
is also referred to as a side tikka. It is can be worn with the main tikka by
brides or without the tikka by other women for decoration. Jhoomers have
different designs with some made to be attached on the maang tikka while others
to be worn on their own. In conclusion, it is important to note that most of
these headpieces are usually made of gold, pearls, silver and crystals.
