Maang Tika and Nath

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To design Maang Tika and Nath of a particular region.

Maang Tika and Nath

Maang Tikka is a beautiful ethnic piece of Jewellery which adorns the forehead of a traditional Indian bride. Maang Tika is combined from 'maang' meaning middle parting and 'tikka' meaning ornament. Different cultures have different designs and styles of maang tika such as Borla, Mathapatti, Rakhdi in Rajasthan; Netti chutti, Vagupu Chutti in South Indian Region; Tika, Passa, Jhumar in Muslim; Papidi Billa in Andhara Pradesh and Telangana; Tikli in West Bengal.
The nath, also commonly known as the nose stud or nose ring has been a very important and integral part of Indian culture. Available in different types of shapes, styles and colours, it is popular in each and every part of the country. There are different types of nath such as Laung, Latkan in Punjab; Nathuli and Bulaq in Uttarakhand; Brahmini Nath in Maharashtra; Nathini in Rajasthan; Besari, Pullaku, Mookhuti in Southern India.

This collection is inspired from the techniques and motifs used in Neethi Chutti (Maang Tika) and Mookhuti (Nose Ring) from South Indian region.

A long gold chain with a multicolored gem-encrusted locket, the netti chutti rests on the forehead.Traditional motifs such as peacock, laxmi and flowers are used for design. Either the design is embossed or it is studded with stones such as Rubies, Sapphires, Emeralds and Pearls.
A combination of two tamil words, mooku (nose) and kuthi (piercing). It is a stud in the shape of a jewelled lotus or a swan or more contemporary designs with a screw locking mechanism.