6 Ways To Wear Your Traditional Jewellery The Millennial Way

The traditional kada and chaandbalis are reinterpreted for modern times.

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Dupatta, price upon request, Raw Mango. Kadas (clockwise from top), Manohar Lal Jewellers, Reliance Jewels, Manohar Lal Jewellers, Manohar Lal Jewellers, Reliance Jewels, Manohar Lal Jewellers, and Manohar Lal Jewellers. Necklace, Shrihari Diagems by Anirudh.

 

Creative director: Yurreipem Arthur, Jewellery stylist: Ankita Malhotra, Fashion stylist: Parvati Mangal, Photos: Irina Usova

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The polki is a classic. Update it by matching your earrings with uniquely shaped bangles.

Jacket, Rs 18,000, Akaaro. Kadas (on right hand, from top), Khanna Jewellers and Niaj By Shradha. Kadas (on left hand, from top), Shantivijay Jewellers and Khanna Jewellers. Earrings (worn on head, from top), House of Marigold, Ambrus Jewels, and House of Marigold.

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Chunky kadas can elevate a simple look. Pick one with enamel, coloured stones, or filigree.

Sari, Rs 26,000, Akaaro. Kadas (worn on neck, from top), Ayeshna Chawla Fine Jewels and Manohar Lal Jewellers. Kadas (on left hand, from top), Ayeshna Chawla Fine Jewels and Shrihari Diagems By Anirudh. Kada (on right hand), House of AYNAT by Tanya M. Sood. All jewellery, price upon request. 

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Sari, Rs 26,000, Akaaro. Earrings, Shrihari Diagems by Anirudh. Ring, ZOYA - A Tata Product. Kadas (on left hand, from top), Shrihari Diagems By Anirudh, Tanya Rastogi for Lala Jugal Kishore Jewellers, and Shantivijay Jewellers. Kadas (on right hand, from top), Manohar Lal Jewellers, Tanya Rastogi for Lala Jugal Kishore Jewellers, and Manohar Lal jewellers.

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Blouse, price upon request, Raw Mango. Maangtika, Shrihari Diagems by Anirudh. Kadas (on left hand), Ayeshna Chawla Fine Jewels. Kadas (on right hand, from top), Ayeshna Chawla Fine Jewels and Manohar Lal Jewellers.

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Sari, Rs 26,000, Akaaro. Earrings, Niaj By Shradha. Necklace, ZOYA - A Tata Product. Kadas (from top), Ambrus Jewels, Shrihari Diagems by Anirudh, and Ambrus Jewels. All jewellery, price upon request.