Bridal Jewellery Box

There cannot be culture as rich as Rajasthan when it comes to jewellery.  From Choora, Ranihaar, Payal and Haathphool to Kamarbandh, Bajubandh, Necklace and Bichua , a Rajasthani bridal set boasts of exquisite jewels to bejewel the bride from head to toe.  Why not! The Mughal era and the Rajput culture have greatly influenced their designs, techniques and patterns. If that’s not enough, the colourful Meenakari , the alluring Kundankari and the sparkling gems have tranformed them into masterpieces.  But lets take a look at some of the exclusive designs that are not just unique to this glorious land of Rajas and Maharajas but also have all the trappings to make you fall in love with the place, people and their panache.      Nathani   You cannot think of a Rajasthani bride without nathani. It is the highlight of her whole look. It's basically a big nose ring to which a chain is attached that is fastened to the hairdo behind the left ...

When talking of  Indian jewellery culture , it has to start and end at Bengali designs. They are not just popular but also fill the whole of jewellery catalogue with spectacular creations. Bejewelling from head to toe, it has something unique to offer in each category. Within each category too, there are a number of variants to choose from. Let’s lose ourselves in the beautiful maze of Bengal and unearth some rare yet  ravishing jewels . To begin with, Tikli. Made of gold, this special jewel is placed on the centre parting of the bride’s hairdo and is embellished with precious stones. In olden times, when India was under British rule, Bengali would often get inspired by the English culture and as a result, Tairaa was borrowed from them and it is a combination of mangtikka and tiara. Just how Christian brides tie their veil to the tiara, Bong brides too started tying their saree veil with it. Thanks to  Aishwarya Rai’s bridal look in Choker Bali , the Projapati ...

The Mumbai reception of Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli had who’s who of Bollywood in attendance. From the Amitabh Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai, Abhishek Bachchan, Nita Ambani and Sachin Tendulkar to Priyanka Chopra, Ranbir Kapoor, Shah Rukh Khan and Katrina Kaif, a beeline of celebrities were spotted heading to the venue. Even the next generation stars Sara Ali Khan and Ibrahim Ali Khan made it to the do. But the star-studded eve could not take the limelight away from the star couple. The duo dazzled in the best of traditional fineries. As always, this time around too, the Phillauri actress went in for a Sabyasachi creation. With a dull golden lehenga, she teamed up a diamond set that adorned her neckline with a lavish necklace while a matching  pair of studs  and a stunning set of red choodas added the deserved sparkle to her looks. Soaked in marital bliss, the newly-wed couple was a treat to watch.   A big thumbs up to the bride of 2017. ...

As Bigg Boss fans tuned into this season, they were in for a big surprise. Their favourite onscreen bahu Akshara of Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai showed up in an altogether different avatar. Although they got a glimpse of her gutsy side in Khatron Ke Khiladi 8, her cribbing nature with loads of shrewdness was something hard for them to digest. Yes, we are talking about our very own Hina Khan. Bowled over by her designer sarees and dresses, her fans were always gaga about her soft-spoken demeanour onscreen. While she gave fashion goals to young girls, every mother aspired for a daughter-in-law like her screen character Akshara. But her stint in the controversial house, has changed the whole perception. Apart from picking fights with her co-contestants at the drop of a hat, her girl-next-door dressing sense has been a big downer in the Salman Khan show. For this drastic contrast between her Yeh Rishta…character and the reality show image, she has also been trolled brutal...