Accessorising Ethnic Wear: From Jhumkas to Contemporary Jewellery
Last month, I found myself staring at my reflection, feeling a bit "under-dressed" for my best friend’s engagement party. I had chosen a stunning outfit from Desi Rang ; it was arguably the best kurta set with dupatta I’ve ever owned, featuring a deep indigo hue and delicate hand-block prints. The fabric felt like a dream, but as I looked in the mirror, I realised the outfit was a canvas that needed the right strokes of "jewellery paint" to truly come alive. The Jhumka Transformation While going through the old heirlooms of my granny, I discovered a silver jhumka, and I instantly knew with what outfit I was going to style them with. There is something truly magical about styling the silver jhumkas with kurta set with dupatta changes character the moment you put on traditional earrings. As I hooked the silver bells into my ears, the outfit shifted from "casual chic" to "festive elegance." The weight of the Jhumkas gave me a sudden urge to sta...