Bridal Accessories that Elevate the Look: Jewellery, Khussas, Matha Patti, Shahs etc.
The magic with the Pakistani bridal fashion, as concerns the lehenga or the gown, lies in the fact that it is in the details. It is the way a bride chooses her jewellery, it is the glitter of her khussas, it is the beauty of her matha patti, and it is even the royalty of her shawl. All this adds to the one-time-in-a-lifetime look. Designers do not make wedding dresses with accessories; they complement them. They tell a story, a story of tradition, art and feeling.
Now we will discuss the major bridal accessories that transform a Pakistani bride’s look.
1. Bridal Jewellery: The Traditional Heart.
The appearance of the bridegroom is jewellery, the tongue of a legacy of generations and love. Even the culture of the kundan necklaces of the Mughal brides to the polki chokers sparkling with raw diamonds even have some cultural resonances. The use of gold has been an indication of the good life and marriage happiness, and the use of gold by brides today is an infusion of old into the backdrop of the modern.
Brides often layer their Indian necklaces beautifully. Jhumkas or chandbalis and a small nath (nose ring) are slightly wrapped around the face, giving the old-world feel. Today brides have an opportunity to be traditional and minimalistic at the same time – a trail of the modern figure can be adorned with a maala or choker. It must be a question of balance:Brides should ensure the jewellery complements the outfit rather than overpowering it. It should be the one that will help the garment shine.
2. Khussas: Cosiness meets cultural class.
The khussa unites elegance and comfort among the wedding accessories. Artisans also make these elaborate embroidered shoes by hand.
Elaborate embroideries ensure your feet stay stylish and traditional. Khussas can be as artistic as the bride, in shiny thread-work, in gota adornment, or in delicate work with pearls or with mirrors.
3. Matha Patti: The Crown of Grace.
No garment can be an embodiment of bridal royalty like a matha patti. This crown covers the face in a very beautiful manner that provides the bride with some royalty. Traditionally it symbolises honour and beauty – and it is an essential element of South Asian bridal wear.
4. Dupatta or Shawl: A Royal Drape of Identity.
The bridal shawl or dupatta holds symbolic value and sentiment. The mother or grandmother gave it. It is a symbol of blessings, modesty and continuation of tradition. Today dupatta is a massive statement dress. Designers have intensely embroidered it in scalloped zari and sequins.
The latest fashion is that most brides wear two dupattas: A bride wears one dupatta in a stylish way and drapes the other as a cover to create a regal two-dupatta look
. A finely faded shawl of velvet or organza, with exquisite zardozi or gota, will add to the entire effect of portrait elegance.
5. Bangles, Anklets & Rings: The Detail.
The bridal dress is brought into order and beauty by the faint drumming of the bangles, the glitter of the anklets (payal) and the shininess of the rings.
Glass bangles symbolise marital bliss, and wearing gold or silver ones adds a touch of luxury.
6. Potlis and Clutches: Glamour-Functional.
At the wedding dinner storm, the bride keeps her necessities in a place of her choice: lipstick, tissues or a charm of good luck. Get the bridal clutch or potli. These accessories are usually beaded, and this is usually done in the form of beads, pearls or sequins, according to the outfit that one is to wear. A bridal appearance may be customised to be very heavily pinned and be combined with usefulness and daintiness.
Bringing It All Together
A beautiful wedding look is a spectacular symphony, and all the details are associated and harmonised with elegance and emotion. The brides of Pakistan are now rejuvenating the tradition but with a contemporary touch, using handmade jewellery, local shoes and local ornaments that somehow manage to express the tradition as well as the personal personality.
