Navratri in India particularly in Gujrat is a most traditional and vibrant festival celebrated with great enthusiasm. Garba is the traditional dance form performed almost by everyone during these nine days of the festival. It’s significant and essential to complement your colourful attire with stunning jewellery reflecting the festivities' spirit.
All about Garba attire
Dressing the right outfit during Navratri is also fun and it also plays a crucial role during all nine days! The vibrant and colourful chaniya choli or ghaghra sets are perfect for the festive season celebrations. Although mixing styles and fabric patterns have become a trending fashion nowadays. Also a wide range of colour palettes and a vast range of fabric works, patterns and designs.
List of elegant garba jewellery pieces
As you prepare to celebrate Navratri, it’s crucial to adorn yourself with the right jewellery that complements your vibrant Garba attire. From traditional attires to contemporary designs, there’s a plethora of options to choose from. Here’s a detailed look at some key Navratri jewellery ideas that will enhance your festive look, along with the styling tips.
1. Maang Tikka – Dazzles your dandiya look
The maang tikka is a traditional forehead ornament that adds an element of elegance to your look. This piece of garba jewellery has abundant options and styles to choose from. From a single pendant to a chained maang tikka, you can opt to wear and slay the look along with a colourful blouse and dhoti pants.
2. Earrings – Must have for every garba attire
Earrings are significant garba jewellery that can complete the whole Navratri look! If you are wearing a heavy lehenga choli enhance your look with colourful statement studs with mirror work or you can choose embellished oxidised jhumkas with intricate design.
3. Necklaces – Let the set speak for you
Necklaces play a pivotal role in enhancing your garba dress with jewellery. Consider chokers for a modern twist or longer necklaces for a traditional look. Necklaces adorned with colourful stones or intricate metalwork can add a focal point to your attire. Don’t hesitate to layer multiple necklaces of varying lengths for a bohemian vibe.
4. Ghungroo anklets – The rhythm of Navratri
Ghungroo anklets are not just accessories; they are integral to the garba experience. This piece of garba jewellery is categorized in layers as well such as a one-layered anklet with beads, a two-layered anklet with beads and thread work on one of the layers or it can be a mix of both, along with colourful simple chained layers. So style as want with your attire.
5. Kada bangles – Bold and beautiful
Kada bangles are a staple in traditional Indian jewellery, known for their bold presence. Its significance is that kadas are often associated with strength and femininity, making them a powerful accessory for the festive season. Elevate your outfit with a single bold Kada with hangings or simple lightweight Kada bangles.
Types of Garba jewellery you can try
Oxidized silver jewellery
Oxidized silver jewellery is authentic garba jewellery. This jewellery is the most rustic form of Gujarati traditional garba jewellery. Over time, the collection of oxidized jewellery has gained immense popularity as it is available in vast collections all over India. These jewellery pieces are versatile, hence readily available in any style and design. From maang tikka to anklets everything is easy to grab and pair with any garbha outfit!
Terracotta and mirror-work jewellery
Terracotta: Handmade and often featuring traditional motifs, terracotta pieces add an earthy vibe to your outfit and is a unique piece of garba jewellery.
Mirrorwork: Mirrorwork garba jewellery is a go-to pick for Navratri jewellery ideas and options. Be it layered necklaces or simple mirror kada they give you a purely elegant look.
Apart from jewellery, here are other accessories that'll help your look
Statement waist belt
A statement waist belt can add definition to your outfit while making a style statement. A belt can play an important role in your outfit as it can hold any dupatta and style you want to drape and it will easily secured with the help of a waist belt and also will give you a chic, sleek look! Choose the belts with detailed threadwork, coins, or mirror work that can enhance your style.
Colourful Juttis or Kolhapuris
Last but not least, comfortable footwear is essential for long hours of dancing. Go for colourful juttis or Kolhapuris that match or contrast with your garba dress with jewellery. Juttis with embellishments, tassles, intricate threadwork or mirror work elevate the look.