We have all heard of Solah Singar (specially thru old bollywood movies and mythological TV serials), but for the uninitiated Solah Singar are/were an ancient Indian beauty tradition (treatments) to get the bride ready for her marriage.
Ofcourse times have changed and so have the 16 Singars, In random order I give you what a bride needs today :
1. Mang Tika/Jumar/Maata pati
2. Hair Ornaments/flowers
3. Bindi
They now come in all shape, size and design. Most bride's today just want to keep it simple and have one tiny dot on the head.
I however, want the whole old style of decorating the full above eyebrow area, despite my MUA telling me not to. But then she told me no bindi at all for engagement, but I got her to put a tiny crystal one and it looked great. So will probably not listen to her, plus you get to be a bride once lets just do it in full glory.
4. Nose Ring
I love nose rings, love love them. Love them so much that despite the fact I hate needles (and pain of any kinds) I still went and got my nose pieced right after my engagement so I could wear a proper nose ring on the wedding day. Ofcourse you now also get great clip-on options at all stores (real and artificial).
Little piece of advice for Delhi girls who are super scared of needles and still want piercing done go to Silofers in GK 1, M block. Trust me didn't hurt at all! ( says the girl who was held down by 9 people when she was forced to get her ear's pierced )
5. Earring
Would probably be a part of your set. See below for some inspiration :
6. Necklace
If you want artificial jewelry on your wedding, then you would have probably had a fight with your mom on it by now :P
Me, I am a gold supporter all out.
7. Armband/Bajuband
I can't seem seem to find a perfect one for me :( .
Unfortunately, the only one I liked they had only one piece in it. I want to wear it on both arms.
Ofcourse go all out artificial on this one.
8. Mehendi
Since I could open my tiny hands I have loved mehendi, ok maybe not technically since then, probably from the time I had mehendi put on my hands for the first time.
My search for the perfect mehendi person actually took more than time than the search for my lehenga!
*Fingers crossed, hope the search was worth it!*
9. Bangles
So many variety, let us educate you :
10. Rings
Agree, you have got your engagement ring now. How about a couple of more to compliment it. Maybe on the other hand?
11.Haatphool
12. Kamarband
As for me, mine got made when I was 4-5yrs old. It was my 1st piece of bridal jewelry.
13.Payal
Its either silver or artificial. Gold is too holy to wear on the feet.
14. Bichiya/toe rings
Well, usually a girl is not suppose to wear them till after the phera's but if its not the case with your family then do get some!!
15. Perfume
16. MUA
She is like the fairy god mother for most of us.
The only advantage we have is of choosing who we want her to be.
Please choose wisely!
Read all about the wedding events!http://www.crazyindianwedding.com/2013/06/wedding-files.html
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If, like me, you love everything to do with tradition see this article I found on the original Solah Singar http://kalpita-raj.sulekha.com/blog/post/2007/02/solah-singar-16-ways-of-beautifying-body.htm
Ofcourse times have changed and so have the 16 Singars, In random order I give you what a bride needs today :
1. Mang Tika/Jumar/Maata pati
Jumar (the thing on the side of the head) Made super popular a few years back, but is totally out of fashion right now. (although it sure looks pretty! ) |
2. Hair Ornaments/flowers
And how about both?! |
3. Bindi
They now come in all shape, size and design. Most bride's today just want to keep it simple and have one tiny dot on the head.
I however, want the whole old style of decorating the full above eyebrow area, despite my MUA telling me not to. But then she told me no bindi at all for engagement, but I got her to put a tiny crystal one and it looked great. So will probably not listen to her, plus you get to be a bride once lets just do it in full glory.
No, I am not going to get this for my wedding :P This is a look for a bengali bride. |
Will probably have something like this, or like how they use to do it earlier, paint it by hand similar to this. (Note to self : Must study mom's wedding pictures) |
The hand painted thing I was talking about. Although don't like the orange thing and above that she has in the center |
SImple Bindi style is what most brides are going for. |
4. Nose Ring
I love nose rings, love love them. Love them so much that despite the fact I hate needles (and pain of any kinds) I still went and got my nose pieced right after my engagement so I could wear a proper nose ring on the wedding day. Ofcourse you now also get great clip-on options at all stores (real and artificial).
Little piece of advice for Delhi girls who are super scared of needles and still want piercing done go to Silofers in GK 1, M block. Trust me didn't hurt at all! ( says the girl who was held down by 9 people when she was forced to get her ear's pierced )
Huge nose rings, so big its difficult to eat, *sigh* how much I used to love them. Read 'used to', dont any more cause they didn't look good on me. |
Thats a clip-on naath. See you can see the screw thing. |
See normal sized nose rings also look pretty (This one is just to console me) PS: Does her makeup look a little bit too-much photoshopped to you as well?? |
Imagine if you had to wear one like this?! How heavy is this, my nose would have fallen off!! |
or this! Poor girl, she looks happy though, hmmm... |
5. Earring
Would probably be a part of your set. See below for some inspiration :
Love the ones that cover the whole ear! Want one like this! MOM!!! when are we going shopping?? |
Why do all indian things look so pretty on her?! |
These are so pretty! |
real or artificial which one will you go for? |
6. Necklace
If you want artificial jewelry on your wedding, then you would have probably had a fight with your mom on it by now :P
Me, I am a gold supporter all out.
Say NO to Bappi Lahari Style. Even if your brother says its the 'unique' thing to do. In fact don't really listen to your brother on most bridal things |
Dear Diamonds, why are you so expensive. |
7. Armband/Bajuband
I can't seem seem to find a perfect one for me :( .
Unfortunately, the only one I liked they had only one piece in it. I want to wear it on both arms.
Ofcourse go all out artificial on this one.
haha, I cant help sneaking in a real one :P |
Floral one for cocktail maybe?? |
8. Mehendi
Since I could open my tiny hands I have loved mehendi, ok maybe not technically since then, probably from the time I had mehendi put on my hands for the first time.
My search for the perfect mehendi person actually took more than time than the search for my lehenga!
*Fingers crossed, hope the search was worth it!*
9. Bangles
So many variety, let us educate you :
Glass Bangles Comes in all colors possible!! |
Lac Bangles Famous from Gujarat & Rajasthan |
Gold Bangles These are probably the only thing Gold that I wasn't interested in, and is the only thing my Mom and MIL totally want me to have. Got vetoed over. |
Kundan/crystal work Bangles Totally the 'new' thing in bangle-wear. (If that even makes sense) |
10. Rings
Agree, you have got your engagement ring now. How about a couple of more to compliment it. Maybe on the other hand?
11.Haatphool
you don't see these 5 fingers one any more |
12. Kamarband
That thing on the waist is the kamarband |
haha, love this picture |
13.Payal
Its either silver or artificial. Gold is too holy to wear on the feet.
Jhanger Love these! found one as well but was too big for me! |
14. Bichiya/toe rings
Well, usually a girl is not suppose to wear them till after the phera's but if its not the case with your family then do get some!!
How about ones that are connected with the payal?! Can someone tell me where I can find this!!! |
Or tattoo one on, maybe?! PS : If you end up actually doing so please don't tell your mom you got the idea from here |
15. Perfume
16. MUA
She is like the fairy god mother for most of us.
The only advantage we have is of choosing who we want her to be.
Please choose wisely!
Read all about the wedding events!http://www.crazyindianwedding.com/2013/06/wedding-files.html
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If, like me, you love everything to do with tradition see this article I found on the original Solah Singar http://kalpita-raj.sulekha.com/blog/post/2007/02/solah-singar-16-ways-of-beautifying-body.htm
I absolutely hate toe rings :( and, I am not a fan of jewellery but I do like bajuband and waistbands!!! delicate ones looks very pretty.
ReplyDeleteaaww..toe rings in our family are like completly important so will totally have to wear them.
Deletedelicate Waistbands look so pretty! specially with a Saree!
I dont like toe rings either. But cant get away from them at least on the wedding day!!
Deletenot even those modern ones? simple silver rings.
DeleteThey sumtimes look cute, specially after a pedicure ;)
nicely compiled..u covered everything..
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DeleteQuite a list!! Will try to get all I can! I love the Jodha Akbar nose rings - delicate ring with a bead / flower in it. I'll have to go for a clip on.
ReplyDeleteWhere did you get your mehendi person from?
Got her from Hanuman mandir.
DeleteI have got all except armbands from the list :D
want to go all out 16 singar!
hey how are u :) ? Another piece of jwellery very common and popular in muslim weddings is the jhoomar , they look quite elegant.
ReplyDeletei am good, how r u??
DeleteJhoomar is there, its the 2nd picture :) it sure looks pretty
hey am good ... :) hows the countdown ?? :D
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DeleteThis girl loves nose pin...ask me how difficult it was to convince her to get it done... :p
ReplyDeleteLovely compilation..will surely bug you a lot when I get married ;-)
haha true true.
DeleteWill be happy to help!!
Great post- demystifies bridal jewellery to me finally! Thanks!
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i love silver payal.
ReplyDeleteWhen I was newly married, I used to love the chandi ka chabhi ka chala with the penandant & the hook to hook it on to my saree. In fact I had a number of them in different designs, whicch I used to use with my sarees & lehngas (never actually used one to hold the keys.) Th4y jusk look amazing. Wonder if you can get them even today.
ReplyDeleteyou do !! I have one too! my mother-in-law gave it to me :D
DeleteHi! This is a lovely post. I'm new to Delhi and am attending a cousin's wedding in about 10 days time. I want to buy jhoomer and kamarband/tagdi (artificial jewelry; not gold) to accessorize my outfits. Can you give some suggestions where I can shop for these, without having to shell out mega bucks?
ReplyDeleteThanks!
If your around South Delhi then Lajpat is a great place for artificial jewelry at a good price. A lot of shops in small 'gali' offer good stuff.
DeleteThank you for your reply!
DeleteI'm actually in West Delhi. But I do want to visit Lajpat Nagar (I've been hearing so much about it being a shoppers haven!).
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DeleteArsi ring is very difficult to find, it took me months to get a good one and that was the only piece they had! But keep a look out at shops like BJ's in South Extension Part 2, Then artificial jewelry shops in M block, GK1. Online I couldn't find a good one, there is one available at http://www.junglee.com/Arsi-Indian-Brides-Sterling-Silver/dp/B008HP3MQO see if you like it..
Hi, I like clip-on naath. How can i get it for my wedding.
ReplyDeleteThanks
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All jewelry shops now have clip on Naaths. Real and artificial! So just check out your nearest jewelry place they are bound to have it.
DeleteI have seen them at BG's, almost all artificial jewelry shops, real gold clip on naths are available at Mehrasons.. Just ask your regular jewel shop nowdays everyone has one.
I have really liked the waist band
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ReplyDeleteThank u i love this. If you can make list of basic jewelry new bride should collect not for wedding but to wear after. I have a mathapati for wedding n several tikka with normal jewelry set. I am in search of adding 1 jummer to have every look Covered
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