Indian Bridal makeup is incomplete without the characteristic brow bindis which are red and white in color. These eyebrow miniature…
Traditional Practices
Certain practices in terms of attires and rituals have been carried down the ages, to find their way into the life of today’s woman. Once upon a time, the Mughal queens adorned their hands with mehndi, and today it continues to hold sway over a million hearts during festivals, weddings, and celebrations. Yet some other traditional practices in Eastern India include the application of Alta, sindoor, a red powder worn along the parting of the hair. And then, there’s the kajal which creates dramatic contours around the eyes. There’s a lot that went into the making of these rituals, read these.
Kajal is traditionally made by mixing galena (lead sulfide) and other ingredients, giving it the deep black color. Synonymous with…
The groom is heavily decked, the baraatis or celebrants are lavishly dressed and even the groom’s ride is richly decorated.
Rangoli (also known as Kolam or Muggu in southern India), is a folk art from India and is a celebration…
‘Solah Shringar’ means 16 Bridal Adornments that encompasses sixteen steps. Know them here.
In India, piercing has it has its roots in the rich tradition and culture. Jewelry reflects much more than…
Bangles or the ‘chooda or choodi’ , which is the common term used in India, are the traditional ornaments…
Bindi has been the nucleus of the Indian Beauty. Bindi is an integral part of an Indian woman’s beautification process…
Sindoor is made up of vermilion, a red powder that is applied as a red streak along the parting of…