Paranda: A trendy accessory for brides and Lohri celebrations
If you’ve been humming "Gutt te paranda tera, lagda kamaal ni", chances are you’ve already fallen for the charm of the paranda.
A mnemonic of Punjab's craft, culture and fashion, the paranda, is becoming the ‘it’ hair accessory for pre-wedding festivities and post
wedding
functions now. If you are still not sure about your Lohri hairdo, wear a paranda and watch heads turn.
Surbhi Jyoti's look is perfect for Lohri functions
The ‘it’ accessory for new brides
Many celebs including Rakulpreet Singh, Sonam Kapoor, Priya Malik have styled the paranda for party looks, teaming up the tasseled-braid extensions with not only suits, but with saris and fusion wear as well. Shop Ziddi founder, Pallavi Lalwani, whose boho parandis have been worn by the likes of Sonam Kapoor, says, “The idea of introducing parandis on our platform was to revive the handcrafted, traditional hair accessory. Brides love to wear a
parandi
for at least one of their functions, and are also opting to gift parandis as haldi favours. Girls love to opt for an all-gold handcrafted parandi made with kiran or go for a boho chic one with tassels, ceramic beads and chunky ghungroos. Options in pastel colours are also available now, to suit modern day aesthetics.”
From the rustic kiran parandi to modern ones with chunky ghungroos and ceramic beads, parandis are a go-to accessory today. (Pics: @shopziddi)
Styling the first Lohri look
"Originally known for its regional relevance, parandis have now become an ‘it’ hair accessory. Be it celebrity brides adorning the same for their mehendi or haldi or it hitting the runways this season, parandis are everywhere. For Lohri, give it your own spin by either taking the traditional route of bright colours, phuman and tassels or make a statement with paranda with gold or silver baubles," says Aprajita Puri, celebrity stylist
For Lohri, especially in this weather, the best kind of outfit would be a velvet suit, a sharara or a sari with gota patti work. Go for a parandi look by using a similar gota wrapped around the hair, with tassels at the end and wear ear chains attached to the top of your plait
Nishtha Gandhi, a bridal stylist
Bride stylist and content creator Nishtha Gandhi, says, “As someone who was a bride only two months ago, I realise so many things go into defining a look you’re trying to create with not just your ensemble but also the hair and makeup. While researching for looks for functions and first festivals like Lohri, I realised parandis have become such a quintessential addition to the Indian accessory collection. After adorning a parandi for my mehendi, I am planning to go for a vintage Punjabi short kurti and lehenga, parandi with a paasa look, for my pehli Lohri.”
Nishtha Gandhi wore a parandi for one of her wedding functions (pic: @nishthhagandhi1)
Vani Rajput, who is customising parandis for brides and bridesmaids, says, "Brides and her bride tribe is opting for parandis with customisations. Metal charms and trinkets add a personal touch to bridal paranda. Women celebrating their first Lohri can opt to wear one too.”
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