How to Wear Maang Tikka in Different Styles?
We hope this small guide has helped you understand how you can choose one of the cutest pieces of jewellery and create a lasting impression from the face no one wants to forget.
The tradition of wearing maang tikka is as old as our Indian culture and no matter how pretty a bride looks in her wedding attire; a tikka by default has its own spot to shine.
Also known as mathha patti, is a round medallion looking piece attached to a chain along with the hook that is fixed at the back of the hair to let loose the piece on the forehead. They are available in the market in different designs in silver, gold, diamonds and other gemstones. It's not only a piece of jewellery but as the saying goes it protects the bride from evil and provide good wisdom for her new life. Will you still take it as a small piece of jewellery?
However, this unique piece that sets Indian brides different from other Asian brides comes in different shapes and designs and there are different ways of wearing it. Let us take a glance on points to keep in mind while wearing it.
- Hold the hair at a place using hairspray, so that hook can stay stable and keep it at one place.
- It is suggested to wash hair a day prior else it may get difficult to tie the tikka at its place.
- Use bobby pins of same hair color to attach hook at the back, this will ensure the security.
Now that you know what is needed while wearing tikka, we all want to make sure you know your choice of different types of designs. One can choose from many options like Kundan, Diamond, Rajasthan Tikka. Remember Aishwarya Rai Bachchan with round shape designed Borla in Jodha Akbar made her look an absolute stunner in Rajasthan Tikka.
Simple Flat Pendant: Worn among the ladies of North India, one of the most common style of wearing in which hair are parted centrally and put back in a bun or left open.
Single Layered: Mostly seen by South Indian Bharatnatyam dancers, this style runs straight to the back and along with the side panels.
Spherical Pendant: Part of Rajasthani design, one of the famous style to wear among women for the occasion of Teej. The pendant is secured at the front using the pins.
Multi-Layered: Known for its royal look, multi-layered panel with a pendant in the middle is called Shringaar Patti. Again famous among the south Indians
Side Hair Tikka: Side Hair Tikka is triangular shaped, and commonly seen on Muslim ladies. This style goes well with Anarkali suits and lehengas.
Feeling more excited about how this beautiful piece will look when you will wear it. Let us take the focus from the jewellery to how beautifully it can adorn your head. While styling the maang tikka, ensure that the focus remains on the face to compliment with bindi and earrings. The size of pendant shall go with your shape and size of your face. Whatever part of India you belong to, this artistic piece of jewellery certainly adds grace and elegance to one’s face giving the powerful and beautiful feel to one’s personality leaving the last impact.
