10 Essential Jewellery Pieces For An Indian Bride

The South Indian bride wears glistening 22k gold jewellery, vibrant Kanjeevaram sarees, and bouquets of fragrant flowers to create a lovely, classic appearance. Every Indian bride’s most valued asset and defining characteristic is her jewellery. Others like to choose their own fashionable items. Some brides enjoy wearing ancestral gold jewellery that was handed down to them by their mother or grandmother. Whatever the circumstance, 22K gold bridal jewellery is a must-have for every Indian wedding.

Beautifully made neckpieces, traditional harams, statement jhumkis, jingling bangles, exquisite nose rings, softly tinkling anklets, and traditional wedding decorations like arm vankis and vaddanams make the south Indian bride seem radiant.

Let’s get a closer look at our south Indian ladies as they are dressed in their elegant and customary wedding clothes.

MAANG TIKKA:

MaangTikka is a traditional Indian hair ornament that is usually worn by brides. It is a drop pendant that is positioned on the bride’s forehead in the middle. The maangtikka is a chain with a hook at one end and a pendant at the front. The pendant adorns the woman’s forehead’s centre and the hook is utilised to hold the tikka at the end of the hair. Indian tradition holds that the maangtikka bestows upon the bride strength, determination, and knowledge to manage her new life’s journey. The bride is also decked with a maangtikka to shield her from bad energies and the evil eye. However, the maangtikka primarily represents the unity of the bride and the husband.

VADDANAM

To symbolise the bride’s union with her new family, a vaddanam is a waist belt fashioned and fastened around her waist. In order to invoke protection and prosperity for the new spouse, the waistbelt is frequently carved with pictures of Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Krishna, and Lord Vishnu. It is studded with valuable and semi-precious stones. In south Indian weddings, vaddanams are typically worn as a status symbol during festival days and significant family occasions like nuptials.

KASU MALA

Without the bride wearing a Kasu mala or haram, a south Indian wedding isn’t complete. Kasulaperu is another name for the coin-and-necklace combination Kasu and Mala. The little gold pieces that make up the Kasu Mala are strung so closely together that they overlap. This traditional south Indian necklace is very well-liked and has gained importance as a bridal accessory.  The necklace is made from gold coins that have images of Hindu gods and goddesses etched on them. Lakshmi or Ram parivar themes are frequently written on Kasu or coins. The Lakshmi goddess is revered widely because she stands for beauty, wealth, luck, and abundance. Wearing the Lakshmi deity Kasu Mala on her wedding day is thought to bring the new bride wealth and luck and is seen as extremely fortunate. Lakshmi Kasu Mala is the name for the Kasu Mala that has Lakshmi on each and every coin.

 

ARM PATTI OR VANKI

The arm vanki, also known as an armlet, arm patti, or Artificial bajuband online, is the most often used bridal jewellery in South India. Without the vanki adorning a south Indian bride’s mehendi-covered hands, bridal jewellery is never complete. The inverted-V form of the antique south Indian style vanki, which may be connected to Naga or snake worship, gives it the same allure today. Snakes are regarded as symbols of power and rebirth in Indian culture and tradition. A new south Indian bride may often wrap an armlet called an arm vanki, also known as an aravanki, over her arm for style and because it is thought that the armlet will protect the wearer on her new journey.

22K GOLD JHUMKIS

The Indian traditional bell-shaped earring style is referred to as “jhumki.” Every generation of South Indian accents continues to be drawn to jhumkis, which are traditional styles of drop earrings. Jhumkis have been a popular choice for Indian brides and ladies all over the world since they first appeared in antiquity. Jhumkis now available in a wide range of shapes and patterns, from uncut diamonds set in simple gold to ruby and emerald earrings.

MANGALSUTRA

A wedding chain known as a mangalsutra is a jewellery that denotes an Indian marriage. Sanskrit terms “mangal,” which indicate wealthy, blessed, joyful, and successful, and “sutram,” which means cord, gave rise to mangalsutra or “mangalsutram.” When the groom fastens the mangalsutra around the neck of the bride during the wedding ritual, the priest customarily chants mantras. The bride and groom are linked in their new partnership by the act of tying a mangalsutra chain. Typically, a mangalsutra is a black beaded chain made of 22K gold. The black beads and gold chain are said to banish any bad karma and safeguard the marriage from the evil eye. Indian women who are married are obliged to wear the mangalsutra for the rest of their lives since it is thought to improve the health of their spouse and family.

7. KADAS OR BANGLES

Indian brides must wear bangles made of glass, 22K gold, or other metals when they are married because they symbolise the husband’s long life, good luck, and wealth. Bangles are an indispensable part of her wardrobe, whether she is a young girl or an elderly woman. Bangles made of 22K gold are a staple of Indian jewellery. Bangles are typically worn by women in pairs, one or more on each arm, and are circular and stiff in form. Hinduism places a high emphasis on bangles, and for a married Indian lady to be bare-armed is considered unlucky.

8. 22K GOLD JADA CHOTI

A lengthy ornament worn along the length of the braid is called a jadabilla, sometimes referred to as a choti. It’s a well-liked hair accessory for south Indian brides. Traditional Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi dances also employ this hair jewellery, known as a jadaibillai.

10 AND 11. 22K GOLD ANKLETS AND NOSE PINS

Additionally important accessories enhancing the wonderful appearance of the south Indian bride are artificial anklets online and nose pins. Anklets made of 22K gold unquestionably make a bride look glamorous. An exquisite and easy option for Indian brides is a lovely 22K gold anklet with hanging and ringing little bells.  A nose ring known as a “Nath” is worn at marriage and is a representation of a wedded lady in some Hindu sects.