| The Tikka is a distinctive jewelry article that is unique | | | | This is one of the all-time classic styles when it comes |
| to the Indian subcontinent. Traditionally the use of the | | | | to the Indian jewelry tikka. The gold plated headpiece is |
| Tikka was restricted for the bride. With the passage | | | | adorned with faux pearls and charming red beads. The |
| of time however the Tikka became an important | | | | extravagant setting and the use of the color red has |
| fashion accessoryfor Indian women. However it was | | | | made it a popular bridal wear jewelry article. These |
| only on special occasions like wedding ceremonies, | | | | kinds of designs have been popular amongst Indian |
| religious gatherings and cultural events that women | | | | women for many ages and continue to appeal to the |
| would be seen wearing the Tikka. | | | | modern generations as well. You can get your hands |
| Different regions of India have their own aesthetic | | | | on this Indian Tikka jewelry for about $17. |
| sensibilities for designing the Tikka. Furthermore | | | | There are plenty of other varieties when it comes to |
| different techniques are employed especially with | | | | Indian tikka designs and styles giving you the chance to |
| regards to the intricate carvings and stone settings. | | | | choose one according to your sense of aesthetics or |
| The choice of materials also differs according to the | | | | one that matches best with your outfit for the |
| region as well as personal preference. The Tikka is | | | | particular occasion. In general the fancy tikka designs |
| essentially a headpiece that is pinned on the center of | | | | seem to be most popular especially for important |
| the head and made to hang down on the forehead. | | | | occasions like wedding ceremonies. You will be able to |
| Gold plated Turquoise Beaded Headpiece Tikka: | | | | find a wide range of elegant fancy tikkas in mixed |
| This particular example is based on the traditional | | | | hanging designs. Fancy Tikkas are available in both |
| mang style which entails that the tikka will be placed on | | | | gold and silver and vary in terms of the attention to |
| the center of the head while the hair has been parted | | | | detail in design. |
| from the center. A brilliantly decorated gold plated | | | | Then you have the simpler designs which are |
| headpiece will hang down till the forehead. Traditional | | | | extremely cost effective. These are ideal for religious |
| turquoise beads have been used to decorate this | | | | festivals and cultural occasions where you do not |
| headpiece in the much lauded polki design. You will be | | | | have to dress in fancy clothing. A new variety of |
| able to get your hands on this gold plated | | | | tikkas is the stick on oxidized gold and silver tikkas. |
| turquoisebeaded headpiece tikka for about US$19 | | | | These are extremely easy to wear and you can get |
| Red Indian Headpiece Tikka: | | | | them for a few dollars. |