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Why The Bollywood Jewellery Collection Shouldn't Be Just Limited To The Big Screen

Traditional jewellery is like wine, it gets better and better with time. The recent box office hit Prem Ratan Dhan Payo starring Sonam Kapoor and Salman Khan that showcased PNG’s most exclusive and vibrant traditional jewellery collection have left all the fashion-conscious trendsetters in the town spellbound with its detail specific and vibrant designs. Vintage jewellery is all about royalty and heritage. From the majestic head accessories to the magnificent necklaces, the collection contained exceptional designs, spread across Choker sets , Chaandbalis, Maang Tikas and Kangans. But why keep the beauty of these precious stones limited to the big screen, when they can make you feel like the princess of any celebration you step in? When it comes to traditional jewellery , creating something exceptional is one difficult job. Hundreds of designs and techniques are brought into practice to come up with one finalized adornment. Beni ka kaam, Jadau, Moti Powai, Meenakari, Gold Ravaa Work

Balancing the two W's- Work & Wedding

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Planning to tie the knot? Well, to make your big day unique and memorable, you need to start planning well in advance especially if you are a woman pursuing a career. So that there's enough time on hand to shop and prepare for the wedding. Along with that, don't forget to enjoy every bit of the engagement bliss. It's the only time you and your fiance get to reflect on this huge step you'll be taking together. As soon as your wedding date and venue is fixed, it is important to decide how many days you would need to take off work, pre and post the wedding. Give leave intimation to your colleagues and boss as early as possible. This gives them enough time to approve your leave and to plan work around those days comfortably. Keep a checklist. Just because one is getting married, one doesn't have the privilege to be pardoned from all work deadlines. You'll be doing a lot more than usual, what with all the aunts fussing around and the boss liking your competence and w

Mangalsutra Types Across India

Mangalsutra Types Across India Mangalsutras, the sacred thread or chain that Indian married women wear, are unique across every state and community in India. While Mangalsutras are predominant in North India, the tradition related to Mangalsutra has, in fact, sprawled across all parts of India. From south to north and from east to west, it’s called by different names, namely Thaali, Thirumangalyam, Dehjoor, Minnu, etc. Want to know more? We have compiled the list of various types of Mangalsutras that are predominantly worn by women across India. Mangalsutras of Delhi & Punjab Similar to what we see in Bollywood movies and soaps, the Mangalsutras worn by women of North, especially in Delhi, are sets of black beads threaded on to a chain attached to a gold pendant called Tanmaniya . Traditionally made of plain gold, these pendants come in varied designs. Mostly, the brides are free to choose the design of the pendants and the length of the Mangalsutra chain. Mangalsutras of G