Indian Fashion Accessories

Fashion Jewellery

The key to completing any look in fashion are accessories. Using jewellery is a great way to do this, especially with Indian outfits. Fashion jewellery can transform an ordinary outfit to the most enchanting outfit in the room, Bollywood fashion is a great example of this.

Fashion Earrings

Fashion Earrings are the must have with any outfit. Big earrings are high fashion and there are many different types available. There is no limit is terms of size, shape, colour or design. There is a real mix from glamorous jewellery through to retrochic. Indian design influences are being used all around the world in fashion earrings. Indian fashion earrings are often bright & colourful, use beads, stones, pearls & sequence all for embellishment. All different types of finish are also in fashion right now from gold, copper, brass, antique, silver through to metallic.

Fashion Jewellery Necklaces

Fashion necklaces are the key to adding a bit of glamour to any outfit and for any occasion – from daywear to formal wear.

When it comes to necklaces it is often best to choose a signature piece that is eyecatching and accessorise around this. Everything in necklaces is in fashion right now from glamorous necklaces through to stone necklaces, chunky necklaces, bead necklaces, heavy necklaces, metal necklaces, bright coloured necklaces, charm necklaces, elegant & classic necklaces, long and short necklaces.

More traditional Indian necklaces use a wide range of traditional Indian designs and are often heavier and very individual in design. It is common practice to wear matching earrings when wearing a necklace.

Indian Sets

Traditional Indian sets are worn all around the world to accessorise outfits. A traditional Indian set comprises of a matching set of earrings and necklace but may also have additional pieces of matching jewellery like a tikka (jewellery which dangles on the forehead of a woman) or occassionally a ring.

Traditional Indian sets are available in a great range of styles, typically Asian brides wear Indian sets from real gold on their Wedding day although artificial sets are more common now as they are cheaper and can match the exact colour of the outfit.

Indian sets are made from a diverse range of materials for example stonework, sequins and beads. Swarovski crystal sets are very popular at the moment.

Traditionally, Asian woman will have a wide range of sets in different (different styles, colours and designs) which she can match to any of her outfits. Different parts of Indian sets can also be mixed and matched to accessorise a wide range of outfits and do not need to be worn together as one set.

Sets are worn all around the world to accessorise Indian and Asian outfits and in fact any type of outfit. A traditional Indian set always comprises a matching set of earrings and necklace. The Indian set may also have additional pieces of matching jewellery such as a traditional tikka (jewellery which dangles on the forehead of a woman) or a ring.

Indian sets made from silver are also commonplace although these days we are seeing sets made from a wide range of materials and using a wide range of stones, sequence and beads. Stone sets and pearl sets have seen a real revival of late.

Bangles

Traditional Indian bangles are a symbolic piece of jewellery that has been worn in Indian fashion for centuries and still form an integral part of Indian culture. Bangles are a simple and easy way to add glamour and accessorise your look, without any effort.

Bangles can be worn individually or collectively to compliment the colour and style of your outfit both Asian outfits and in Western clothes. Many different types of bangles are in fashion at the moment thick chunky bangles or thin collective bangles worn in sets of six or less. Both subtle and brightly coloured bangles are popular at the moment, specifically using a metal finish in gold, silver or brass.

Asian bride’s normally wear bangles on her Wedding day, known as a chura, as a long standing tradition however, bangles are not only limited to the Bride any female can wear bangles at functions.

Indian design influences are being used all around the world in fashion earrings. Indian fashion earrings are often bright & colourful, use beads, stones, pearls & sequence all for embellishment. All different types of finish are also in fashion right now from gold, copper, brass, silver through to metallic.

Bangles are measured across the diameter. If you do not know your size, measure across a bangle you currently wear, in millimetres, then check it against the table below. Bangles are to be worn tighter then you would wear a bracelet.

SIZE	DESCRIPTION	INCHES	MILLIMETRES
2.4	Small	2 + 4/16"	57mm approx.
2.6	Medium	2 + 6/16"	61mm approx.
2.8	Large	2 + 8/16"	64mm approx.
2.10	Larger	2 + 10/16"	67mm approx.

Shawls

Indian shawls and stoles can be traced back to centuries, they form a traditional part of Indian fashion and Indian apparel. Shawls are used as an elegant tool to accessorise outfits whilst keeping the wearer warm.Shawls and stoles are common accessories in the general fashion world, not only do they match Asian outfits, but they can be worn with smart business wear or add an ethnic touch to jeans.

Shawls are available in a wide range of colours and fabrics, they can be one plain colour or printed, embroided or decorated with sequins. Fabrics range from pashmina shawls to wollen or traditional embroidered silk shawls.

Bindi

The word "bindi" has been derived from the Sanskrit word "bindu", which means a dot or a point. Traditionally, the bindi is a sign of marriage in most parts of India, in other religious areas the bindi is worn by both men and women as it retains a spiritual significance. Men wear a bindi mark in the middle of their forehead for traditional ceremonies.

Today, the bindi is used for decorative purposes on Asian women, whether its at a wedding, festive occasions or for everyday use. Bindis are probably considered as one of the trendiest fashion accessories that can never go out of fashion. There are no restrictions in colour, shape size. Bindis can be worn on any part of the body, from the forehead, facial areas, and recently on arms, shoulders or the navel.

Women wear bindis to match their outfit and to emphasise their attractiveness or to make a fashion statement. Bindis come in various sizes, colours, designs, materials and qualities. Such as simple plain colours, or with beads and glittering stones.

Those who use the bindi purely for decorative purposes, notice its power of creating awareness.