Jewelley – Traditional Jewellery Guide for the Bihari Bride

Courtesy By – Wedding Sutra

Replete with gold ornaments that are a reflection of her culture, the Bihari Bride’s jewelry exudes classic desi elegance.

With colorful festivities that last for days, Bihari weddings are a feast for the eyes, celebrations that’ll leave one utterly satisfied. True to tradition, these weddings stay authentic to their desi style and have undergone very few changes over the years. Keeping that in mind, the Bihari bride also favors the traditions that her ancestors have set before her. A showstopper in a zari saree, her jewelry box mostly comprises gold ornaments that leave the eyes dazzled.

So, if you’re a bride from Bihar looking to go for a traditional look for your big day, here’s a quick jewelry guide to help you make the best choices.

Choker:
Forged out of gold and boasting an intricate lacy design, the gold choker is a must-have in the Bihari bride’s kit and is paired with longer necklaces.

Chandrahar:
Crafted out of gold pearls, this layered necklace is one of the longer necklaces in the Bihari bride’s collection and dual lockets on either side that are adorned with floral motifs.

Tikli:
Similar to the extremely popular maang tikka, the tikli is a head ornament that’s worn on the central parting of the bride’s hair and is also studded with precious stones.

Panchlari:
Made out of five layers, the panchlari necklace is traditionally crafted out of pearls and colorful gems with each individual necklace containing a dainty locket.

Satlari:
Similar to the saat lada haar that’s popular in the north and the south, the satlari is layered with seven necklaces with lockets that are encrusted with pearls and precious stones.

Sita Haar:
A statement-making long necklace that’s usually paired with other shorter necklaces, the Sita Haar is forged out of gold and dangles down to the bride’s waist.

Nath:
Bold and quintessentially desi, the gold nath adorns the nose of the bride and is also accompanied by a chain that can be attached to the hair for support.

Dholna:
Adorned with an ornate gold drum-shaped locket, the dholna is not just worn by Bihari women on their wedding day but also on festive occasions.

Bangles:
Playing an essential role in her bridal look, delicate and bright glass bangles, as well as heavy gold balis, are favored not just by the Bihari bride but also by Bihari women in general.

Mauri:
A headgear crafted out of mango or date leaves and sported by the bride, the mauri is worn during the wedding ceremony and is nowadays also made out of fancy papers and mirrors.

Bichua:
Similar to many other brides on the Indian subcontinent the Bihari bride also dons silver/gold toe rings on her middle toe to signify she’s a married woman.