Kerala is a southern most state of India. Kerala can largely trace its non-prehistoric cultural genesis to its membership (around the 3rd century CE) in a vaguely-defined historical region known asThamizhagom — a land defined by a common Tamil culture and encompassing the Chera, Chola, and Pandya kingdoms. At that time, the music, dance, language (first Dravida Bhasha — "Dravidian language"[1] — then Tamil), and Sangam (a vast corpus of Tamil literature composed between 1,500–2,000 years ago) found in Kerala were all similar to that found in the rest of Thamizhagom (today's Tamil Nadu). Later, Keralite culture was elaborated upon by centuries of contact with overseas lands — yet all through this time, its cultural heritage remained defined by its antiquity and organic continuity.[2]

Costumes of Kerala

Kerala's people are very simple, and this innate simplicity is reflected in their costumes. The traditionalcostumes of Kerala are simple and decent. Women of Kerala are not loaded with make-up. Mundu and neriathu are the traditional dresses for both men and women of Kerala. Saree and blouse is another popular traditional costume for the women of Kerala. The mundu forms the lower garment, while neriyathu is the upper garment. The mundu is worn around the hips, below the navel. This hand-woven cotton cloth is very comfortable during the summer. It is generally cream or white in colour with the coloured border or kara.

The traditional attire for men is Kasavu Mundu. It is more popular in the rural areas. It is 3-4 meter long cotton twin cloth with the silk border. Kaily or lungy is the informal dress for men. While going outdoors, the men wear shirt and mundu along with a small neriyathu on the shoulder.

They apply the sandal paste on their brows and chest. It endows them with a dignified look. The Muslims wear a cap in addition. The style of the Muslims wearing mundu is quite different from that of the Hindus and Christian Keralites.

The Christian women fold the mundu in the fan-like multiple folds and hang at the back. The women wear a special type of blouse on the top of the mundu. The blouse covers the navel. The neriyathu is worn over the blouse and its one end is tucked inside the mundu, and the other long end is worn across the front torso. It resembles the sari. The mundu and neriyathu are starched and the blouse that matches the colour of the border is worn.

Mudu, neriyathu and saree are integral parts of the costumes of Kerala. On the special occasions and festivals, it has an ornamental kara with copper, golden coated or artificial coloured designs of peacock or temple. The colour of the blouse is associated with age and marital status of the woman. Unmarried, young girls wear the green blouse while the red blouse is worn by the married women.

Like everything, the costumes of Kerala are also undergoing a change. Now-a-days, this traditional costume of mundum-neriathum is being replaced by the set-sari among women. The set-sari is similar to mundum-neriyathum, the only difference being that it is a single piece of cloth. Today this set-sari is worn on the occasions like Kerala Day or Onam. With the changing trends in fashion, the dress code has remarkably changed. The Keralite men are seen in the modern T-shirts, and trousers or jeans. The women also prefer to wear the churidar kurta as well as jeans-top. These traditional and elegant costumes are slowly yielding space to modern trends. Kerala is becoming more trendy, but at the same time, losing some of its class.

Politics of Kerala

In the politics of Kerala, socialism has a democratic face. Kerala is one of the world's few regions where the communist parties are democratically elected, through the parliamentary democracy. Kerala has single-chambered legislature. Politics of Kerala is dominated by two major political alliances, such as the Left Democratic Front and the United Democratic Front. The former alliance is led by CPI(M), whereas the later is led by the Indian National Congress.

Presently LDF is the ruling coalition. The Malayali people are politically conscious and they are aware of the political happenings of the state. Kerala's government includes executive, legislature and judiciary. The judiciary includes the lower courts, the tribunals and the High Court. The High Court has the offices of the Chief Justice, 26 permanent and 2 additional justices. The legislative assembly of Kerala consists of people's representatives. These members belong to different political parties.

The leader of the majority party or coalition is invited by the Governor to become the Chief Minister. The Chief Minister and his Council of Ministers carry out the executive functions.

The Panchayats and the Municipal Administration constitute Kerala's arm of self governance. The local government of Kerala consists of 991 Gram Panchayats, 14 District Panchayats, 152 Block Panchayats, 5 Municipal Corporations and 54 Municipalities. There are a total of 1214 local self government bodies. The self government plays an important role in the implementation of developmental works and the formulation of policy.

Kerala sends 20 members to Lok Sabha and nine members to the Rajya Sabha. The Lok Sabha constituencies are spread across its various districts such as Kannur, Manjeri, Ernakulam, Kasaragod, Adoor, Kollam, Thituvananthapuram, Ottapalam, Kottayam, Idukki, Alappuzha and Ponnani. Ottapalam and Adoor constituencies have the reservations for the candidates of scheduled castes and tribes. Out of the 140 seats in the legislative assembly, 126 seats are open for the general candidates and 13 are reserved for the scheduled castes, and 1 seat is reserved for the scheduled tribes. The Returning Officer conducts the elections in the assembly constituencies. The District Collectors of Kerala function as Returning Officers during assembly elections.

When Kerala was merged with Travancore to form a separate state, the state was under the rule of the President. The first assembly election in Kerala took place in March 1957, which saw the first democratically elected Communist party of the world. EMS Namboodiripad was the first Chief Minister of Kerala. His government signaled the beginning of five decades of Marxist influence in the politics of this vastly religious state, which clearly shows that the people in Kerala firmly segregate religion and politics.

Handicrafts of Kerala

Kerala is one of the wonderful and most crowded tourist destinations in India. Besides its natural beauty, beaches and backwaters, Kerala is famous for its incredible handicrafts. The tourists to Kerala are floored with choices for shopping, that ranges from golden bordered white silk sari to colourful wall hangings, from decorative lamps and coir products to beautiful gold and silver jewellery in traditional designs. Handicrafts of Kerala are the most popular face of its glorious cultural heritage.

The handicrafts of Kerala also have religious manifestations. The idols of Goddess Sarswati, Lord Ganesh, Lord Krishna, Goddess Lakshmi and the Natraj are carved in the sandal and rose wood. The masks of the Kathakali dancers, and the models of Kerala's popular snake-boats are geared to inspire awe and amazement.

Brass and Bell Metal Works

Kerala is also well known for its bell metal art. Having religious and cultural roots, the bell metal is used for casting numerous mythological events such as the 'Tandava Dance', popularly known as the 'Gaja Tandava' or 'Gajasamhara' in intricate art forms. We can find these Kerala trademarks at Payannur,

Tiruvananthapuram and Kasargod. Bell metal is the alloy of tin, copper and brass. Besides making the idols of deities, it is used for making beautiful lamps and household utensils.

Coir and Cane Products

Along with Tripura, Kerala is popular for rattan and coir mattresses, floor furnishings, adorned mats and other colourful, eco-friendly goods made of coir and cane. The exquisite coir products have developed one of the most important cottage industries of Kerala. Calicut and Kollam are well-known for the coir products.

Ivory Works

The ivory carving is one of the traditional handicrafts of Kerala. The carving of mythological characters is predominant. Besides that, you can find a large variety of ivory carved showpieces. The craftsmen generally use the buffalo horns for the art of ivory carving. A group of highly talented artists showcase their skills in the wood, which is borrowed from the music and dance tradition.

Lacquer Ware

The combination of woodcraft and metal gives rise to some intense lacquer ware. The sandal wood and rose wood are carved out in various sizes and shapes. Later on, they are given the lacquer finish and the final showpiece is decorated with the precious metals. The Ernakulam district is popular for this type of art.

Sandalwood Carving

The beautiful products like decorated boxes, figures of elephants, ashtrays, Kathakali dance postures, candle stands and rhinoceros are carved out from the fragrant sandalwood. Just like the Rosewood industry, this sandalwood carving industry is also predominant in Cochin, Trichur, Thiruvananthapuram and Ernakulam.

Textiles

Kerala, the land of coconuts and Kathakali, has established itself on the world's map for its distinct collection of textiles. You must buy the wedding cards, Kancheepurams and the flowing silks, where textiles is manifested as exquisite art forms.

Wooden Toys

The wooden carvings not only give rise to mythological characters, but also to magnificent wooden toys. You can't prevent yourself from buying these fascinating wooden toys as your mementos from Kerala.

Business and Economy of Kerala

The business and economy of Kerala has been showing an encouraging growth trend, which is reflected in the overall prosperity of the state. The per capita GDP of Kerala is Rs.11,819, which is much higher than the national average. The main parameters of the business and economy of Kerala are agriculture, livestock, fisheries, forestry & wildlife, industry & infrastructure, minerals & energy, banking & finance, Kerala tourism, real estate, healthcare and the IT sector.

Agriculture

The business and economy of Kerala is dominated by agriculture. Nearly half of the population of Kerala

are dependent on agriculture for their livelihood. Kerala is the producer of 96 percent of India's total yield of pepper and 91 percent of natural rubber. Other major crops in the state are coffee, tea, coconut, cashew and the spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla and cardamom. Rice is grown in abundance in Kerala, and it is the staple food of its native people. Home gardening is very popular in Kerala. The citizens give significant contribution to the agricultural produce by this pleasant and productive hobby.

Livestock

Animal husbandry and livestock is equally important aspect of the state's economy. It is a prevalent occupation in rural Kerala. It is supposed to be an ideal earning opportunity for the unemployed women and economically weaker, landless people.

A significant percentage of Malayalian people are busy in managing the livestock. They are engaged in activities like milking, feeding, cattle breeding and its healthcare, and livestock management. The Government of Kerala offers lucrative incentives to such professionals and promotes the livestock. The government also arranges educational programs for such people. The introduction of new breeds of cattle such as 'Sunandini' has given an impetus to the milk production in Kerala.

Fisheries

Kerala accounts for a huge output of freshwater and marine fish haul every year. Fishing and related activities such as processing, drying, packaging, transporting and exporting fish are the major occupations of about 10.85 lakh people in the state. The Department of Fisheries implements the various schemes for the welfare of these fishermen and workers. The state yields about 6.75 lakh tonnes of fish each year, which create a significant boost to the business and economy of Kerala.

Forestry & Wildlife

The dense forests have occupied about 10,336 square kilometers area of Kerala. Kerala is the home to a wide variety of flora and fauna. The forestry and wildlife play an important role in the economy of the state. The tax revenue obtained from the export of herbs and herbal byproducts has made a great contribution to the foreign exchange earning. The byproducts include ivory, oils, rosewood, teakwood, sandalwood, natural incense, tree barks, scents and hides of the animals such as fox, jaguar and elephants. Various industries like leather products manufacturing units, sandal and ivory carving business, fragrance and incense preparing cottage industries are well established in the state, which are all products of a thriving forestry and wildlife scenario.

Industry & infrastructure

There are numerous industries flourishing in Kerala. Textile and electronics industries are abundant in Kerala. Tea, coffee, pepper, ginger, coconut and cardamom are the main export items in Kerala, which have spawned a variety of industries. The state has about 1.8 lakh small scale industries and 511 medium sized and large industries. Tourism and business process outsourcing are also playing major roles in the industry of Kerala.

Minerals & energy

Kerala has a high output of hydel power. The state is India's second largest generator of diesel-based thermal electricity. The state has a rich source of mineral ores including silica, quartz, bauxite and sillimanite. Moreover, the finest variety of China Clay is available in Kerala.

IT sector

Kerala has a booming software, e-business and e-commerce industry. The state has emerged as a major

revenue generator in IT, with the increasing investments of multinationals and the creations of techno parks.

As Kerala is one of the major tourist destinations in India, tourism also plays a dominant role in the state's economy. The medical profession and the healthcare industry in Kerala are flourishing, which is paving way for medical tourism in the state.

EWELLERY

TRADITIONAL

Hindu

The AVARNAS were prevented from wearing gold ornaments in ancient times. They used to wear Kallumala (bead necklace) and bangles made of brass and other cheap metals. 

The Namboothiri men wore plain golden finger rings and elassu (golden amulet) attached to the waist string. Big ear pendants or KUNDALAM is worn by the vaidikan (Priest).

The Namboothiri women wore hollow cylinders made of gold and hanging from the distended lobes like a necklace and called chutty-cheruthali. These- consisted of a number of gold coins through the eyes of which a silk cord was passed. Bangles made of gold where worn; ornaments in the nose or on

the head, were also worn. 

The Adyan Namboothiri used to wear Kuzhuthila and 'Karumalapattu'.The Adyam Namboothiri were distinguished by the peculiarities in their form of dressing. They wore silver bangles on the fingers while others wore only pewter or bell metal bangles. The women of Nayar, Ambalavasi and other Hindu castes used to wear THODA or THAKKA in their dilated earlobe.

The TODA was a convex disc made of gold the front surface of which was either plain or set with rubies. NAGAPATAM or Serpent's hood was the oldest ornament of the Nayar women. It was called after the shape of a pendant worn around the neck.

Nalupantiyantram, puthali, avilmala, Kantaaram, arimpumani, tandumotiram, pulinakham, patakkam, addiyal and pavithramothiram (Payyannur) come under neck ornaments.The Mookuthi was the popular nose ornament. The nattukappu was worn on wrists. The 'mothiram' (ring) was worn on the fingers. ANKLETS were called as PADASARAM or KOLLUSSU. Round the waist was worn the KACHAPPURAM, a chain or belt of gold or silver was worn by the children, around the waist. KETTUMINNU was worn by girls after Thalikettukalyanam (Thali-tying in marriage ceremony).

KSHATHRIYA women used to wear two forms of ear rings KATHILA or MANIKATHILA and consisting of golden beads ;PUTTUKATHILA shaped like a horseshoe in outline and consisting of two halves nailed together, with the outside presenting a view of closely set golden knobs of different sizes systematically arranged one of these two earrings, a waist ornament (aranjanam ) and anklets are the ornaments worn during the Thali-tying and Puberty or first menstruation ceremonies. There were two sets of ornaments, one for daily use and the other for special occasions. Tantran and Kuzhal were the

popular neck ornaments worn by Ambalavasi women.

 In South Travancore, Ezhava women wore PAMPATAM (ear ornaments of Tamil Sudra women). In north Travancore the earring of Ezhava women was the 'ATTUKKAM SAMKHU CHAKKARAM' and 'ATTIMINNU' was the neck ornament. The men of the Nayar, Ambalavasi and some other -Hindu castes used to wear their earlobes and wore KADUKKAN.

Christian women

The traditional CHRISTIAN women wore MEKKAMOTIRAM or Kunuk(heavy gilt gold ring) on the upper ear lobe. No ornaments for nose. Some Christians do not use ornaments. They wore a necklace called Ottezhapatakkom and rings of various kinds for fingers and anklets.

The traditional Nadar Christian ear ornaments are very different from other. The women wear necklaces and earrings of elaborate and considerable weight. The ear rings consist of Studs on the upper portion of the ear as on the earlobes. MUDICHI, PAMPATAM, THANDOTE and ARITHALAPPU are the ear ornaments. The traditional necklace is called the CHITTIRU.

A type of THODA, THAKKA made of wood, lead or brass in the dilated earlobe is worn by AVARNA women. They also used to wear OLACHUTTU (scroll of PANDANUS or coconut leaf) in the earlobe. A bead necklace, Kallumala was the usual ornament for the neck.

Muslim women

  Muslim women have innumerable varieties of ornaments for the different parts of the body. The ornaments for the ear are MEKKATH, PACHAKALLU, ALICATH and JIMIKKI. They wear a number of coiled gold or silver earrings called ALICATH.

To adorn their hair MUDIPOO and MUDICHAKRAM are used-Nettippattam is worn on the forehead. Different types of PATHAKKAM, ASHTIK OTTAPATHAKAM, PADIMALA, PAANGOA and CHAKRAKANNIMALA are worn. They also used a waist belt called ARAPPATTA (of gold or silver is worn) silver ankle chain are also popular among them.

Tribal women

 The tribal women in the hills used to wear ornaments made of palm leaves, wood and beads from wild plants to adorn themselves. The Paniya women wore rolled palm leaves in their dilated earlobes. The cholanaickam use neck chains of beads from wild plants and bangles were made of a kind of grass.

The unmarried Mullu Kurumba women wore metal ear studs and a nose-pin known as PATHA. The married women wore bangles on both forearms and metal rings on the upper arms-KATHILA were also worn in the ears after marriage and a chain known as ELACE was worn round the wrist.

Nakshatra Diamonds 

Nakshatra, the Diamond Trading Co brand has introduced its new Bridal Line. The famous bride Aishwarya is the face for Nakshatra and is adorning the new designs. Nakshatra’s association with Aishwarya helped the brand achieve a unique position in consumer minds. The new range of bridal jewellery offers classic cluster designs that capture the aura and brilliance of the celestial world. The brand has attained a desirable image amongst its target customers. 

Nakshatra is inspired from traditional floral jewellery. The name Nakshatra (Sanskrit for Constellation) arose from the end product itself – a circular orchestration of diamonds resembling a constellation of stars. Diamond Trading Company (DTC) launched Nakshatra – an exquisite range of diamond jewellery in the Indian market in November 2000.

The latest trend in jewellery that is catching up with the Kerala women is the “temple”design that comes in intricately carved elegant patterns.The magnificence of these jewellery which are modelled after the ornaments adorned by the temple deities, is incomparable.The Indian kings and queens of yesteryears wore them as everyday ornaments at their palaces.The traditional craftsmen of Tamil nadu are skilled at making these ornaments which are dipped in silver and then gold plated.Unpolished uncut semi precious stones usually coloured red, green and white are embedded to make the ornaments attractive.The Tamil Brahmins generally use these types of ornaments for wedding and festive occasions.Bharathanatyam dancers also wear such temple jewellery over their hair and body.

Young women and girls wearing ethnic churidar and lacha sets consider it fashionable to use temple jewellery on party and other occasions.These ornaments also blend well with silk sarees and Kerala sarees.Nowadays temple jewellery made of pure gold are available in a variety of designs at the leading showrooms in the cities.You can choose from an assortment of chains, necklaces, bangles, studs and “jhumkis”(ear danglings). 

Shoes:

Get strappy. Wedge heels, stilettos, platform or flat - the base can be anything. But the straps should be thin and quintessential, with ankle straps. And the colour? Silver. Either the shimmery tin foil stuff or classy ice-cold silver. Even in slip-ons, thongs and mules look strappy. 

Bags:

Fortunately, the trend is more functional than just being fashionable. Tiny satchel or backpacks are out. It's the cross-chest satchels that are in now in a big way. Belt bags are great too.

Anklets:

Get rid of those tattoo anklets. Silver is in. Thin silver anklets worn on just one leg are trendy.

Get Fringy:

A little bit of jingle here, and a little bit of jangle there. It is fringe time folks. Go berserk over dangling beads, crocheted ferrets, shell edged chunni, fringe belts... Wear them anywhere, hips, knees and ankles.

Nail and Toes:

Go easy on soft pastel colours. It is time to freak out in dark shades with a hint of shimmer.

The Importance of Fashion Accessories

The present generation has understood it well that in order to be fashionable, there is a great importance of pairing the handbag with a matching set of sandals, otherwise, fashion will remain incomplete. A fashion accessory completes your whole look. A bad match can really make or mar a person's look and on the other hand, a nice match indeed makes the personality of the person come out in full bloom. So if you are fashion conscious then choose the accessories willfully. As, fashion accessories are the cute little bits that glorify your personality to a great extent and attribute you with a stylish grace.

The accessories are the essential tokens that complement the different fashion trends with great mastery. The dresses get primed up with a new look by effective implementations of accessories matching them. A set of accessory can lead to both best and worst fashion outcomes, if not chosen thoughtfully. An elegant dress can appear to be very cheap whereas modest apparel can be made to look dignified by efficacious use of these accessories. When you are selecting your accessories you can consult a friend with a great style sense. You can consult fashion magazines and papers and check what style is 'in' and what is 'out'. 

All women have a fetish for fashion accessories. These help them to stand out in the crowd as these helps to enhance their natural beauty. These are very important when a woman is dressing up hence it is essential to ensure that their quality and durability is tested. Once you are sure of their quality then only buy. The accessories helps set of your beauty. Be it a chunky belt or a slim watch you should never try to follow trends. Always buy what looks good on you and what is beautiful and most important suits your tastes and styles. 

Fashion Accessories for Men and Women

There are innumerable tips and ideas that help you to remain fashionable and stylish. The accessories for man and woman also vary. There are umpteen accessories used by women. They can range from essential items such as hand bags, shoes, hats, scarves, watches, sunglasses, jewelries, gloves and several other items. The Men's

Accessories include bags, shoes, purses, watches, neck ties, tie pins, cufflinks and many more. Chunky belts, sleek neckpieces, finger rings, and brooches are some of the other pieces of accessories which you think of buying. Men obviously have fewer options to choose from when it comes to fashion accessories. 

The accessories bear several forms, patterns, colors and add up special charm to one's looks and personality. The Woman's Fashion accessories include an entire range of hair accessories such as, hair bands, hair pins and other essential items. The accessories are not just meant for beautifying one's self. All of them have specific functions, such as, a bag is meant for carrying things, the watches are used for getting the time, and sunglasses to protect the eyes from the glare of the sun, the hair accessories for managing the hair and in this way the list of purposes go on. The usage of accessories was dominant earlier also. But the focus and attention it gets nowadays is much more. 

Sweeping hair up and out of the way can be tricky if you have got lots of pieces around your face that fall out of a clip or barrette. But there is a new crop of accessories which matches with everything and is made of any material be it, gold or silver, or dressy sparkling beads. Hair Style Accessories add color and vibrancy to your hair. It helps to give your hair as well as you a whole new look and appearance which can be trendy as well as stylish.

Having long hair can be a great advantage as you can style it according to your own wish. You can use any kind of Hair Style Accessories to create an absolutely new look. These accessories are available in the malls and markets as well as in online stores. The stores will give you a good bargain in any kind of Hair Style Accessories you would want to buy to dress or style up your hair. 

There are different types of Hair Style Accessories they are as follows: hair clips, hair bands, hair combs, hair scarves, French pins, hair magnets, hair barrettes, hair sticks, jaw clips, and hair snaps. The Hair Style Accessories come in different color, size and shape. You should purchase your accessories which go with your outfit and the size of your head and the length of your hair. Your hair accessories complete the whole look, hence flaunt them in style.

Hair Flowers

You can use real flower clips as well as the fake ones. Hair Flowers can look great if worn during the night time. It goes perfectly well with the morning look too. It gives a fresh appeal to your beauty. Some head bands or clips also have flowers stuck on to them. They have a unique beauty altogether. The hair style accessories especially the flowers help to give a unique look to your appearance. It sets of your whole look by adding a dash of zing to it. 

Headbands and scarves

Headbands and scarves can be used in long as well as in short hairstyles. It adds a little spice to any haircut or style. Be it a casual occasion or your office wear bands and scarves can go great with any outfit. The color and size would totally depend on your preference and style. The Hair Style Accessories should well coordinate with your look and should help you to enhance your look. Accessories can also help you to deal with a bad hair day or a bad hair cut as you are able to move the attention from your hair to the one which is adorning your hair. Vibrant or elegant whichever be your choice it should be well matched with your outfit. 

Hair Clips or Barrettes

Hair clips are a great way to give a little color and spice to your hair. It can add elegance and style to your hair as well as to your whole look. Hairclips looks absolutely amazing with short hairstyles. Among all the Hair Style Accessories Hairclips is very useful as it is beneficial because it can hold the locks and bangs in its places. Hair clips looks very cute when worn. Whether a college going girl or a school going, hair clips give an absolute new style statement to you. 

Hair Pins

Classy and elegant Hair Style Accessories hair pins are the most beautiful among all. It is for the long hair. You can put it in a bun or a braid. You can also loosely tie your hair with a hair pin. It gives your hair a flirty and fun look. Who said hair pins were for grandmothers. You can wear three hair pins at a time to give a new look to your hair. 

Choose the best style for your hair type. And then only you can decide or zero in on a particular accessory with your look for the day. Every outfit needs a different type and kind of hairstyle accessories to match. Need extra help getting hair to stay put? Pair similar materials, such as a matte gold headband, with a matte gold ponytail holder, or a tortoise butterfly clip with tortoise bobby pins. You can use different types and kinds of Hair Style Accessories which will go with your look as well as serve the purpose of holding your hair in place. 

A beaded headband lets long hair hang free - but neatly. Pull side hair all the way back with a butterfly clip. Hold a half up style with chopsticks at the crown. Micro-mini clips hold tiny pieces at the temple. Add instant polish with a firm-hold elastic band. Glamorize a low ponytail with a jeweled band. A soft rhinestone band dresses up any outfit. Colorful Bobbies add neatness for work.

Choosing the right Hair Style Accessories is very important as it helps you to get that ultimate desired look. It is as important as the selection of shoes and bags along with your outfit. Hair Style Accessories have gained more popularity as celebrities have made it in vogue and made it into a style statement. And people are so fashion conscious these days that they are influenced by these trends. But Hair Style Accessories have always been in fashion. Just try to make it fun and funky and you definitely cannot go wrong with their color, size or shape; otherwise it is going to be considered a major fashion faux pas. So go and do your Hair Style Accessories shopping today. 

When buying think of all the outfits you have and colors in which they are. Then only you should make your purchases as otherwise you may find that your purchases have gone all wrong. Check whether it is going with your face and its shape. Some Hair Style Accessories does not go with particular face sizes so be careful before you buy. Adorn your hair with some cool and funky Hair Style Accessories to keep your style quotient a perfect ten. 

On bangles, bindis, bridal bags, mehendi..

Often, regional rituals, customs and traditions determine how a bride should be dressed. An Indian bride is usually all colour and glitter. Ethnic Indian

finery lends itself to resplendence. Whether it is traditional bangles in varied colours and designs, bindis and kum kum, traditional ornaments or bags , mehendi and more.

Bags

Instead of forgetting important items as she runs out the door at the last minute, orcarrying around miscellaneous junk in an unsightly paper bag, she can have all of herwedding day needs organised in handy yet fashionable Bridal Bags. It's the perfectwedding accessory!

Bindis

The bindi (also known as body dot, body jewel and tikka) has been given different meanings at different times. It has been and is still, seen as a sign of marriage. It has also been associated with fertility, and the red powder used to paint the dot was formerly made of a combination of mercury (considered by early Hindu alchemists to be the male element), and sulphur (the female element). Now available as stickers in various shapes and patterns, colours and designs, gem and crystal encrusted and elaborate..

Bangles

Available in glorious colours and varied designs, bangles add to the beauty of Indian bride. An ornament acknowledged as a symbol of marriage in India that amuses with its tinkling sound and its graceful styles. Gold bangles, yes, graceful. But glass bangles, definitely romantic.

Mehendi

The great Ayurveda practitioner Charak believed that all herbs were fathered by heaven and mothered by earth, with roots in the primeval cosmic ocean. Henna is perhaps the strongest natural colorant known to us. Henna is traditionally associated with weddings and festivals, so every Indian bride will have henna painting artist draw filigreed patterns on her palms and feet a day before her wedding. It is believed that the darker colour it leaves on the palm, more love and affection she will get from her husband.

And so, an Indian bride, along with all the modern accessories of her western counterpart, also has these traditional trappings going for her!

Kerala

Location State of Kerala

Map Location 9.3406721819809° N, 76.7724609375° E

Sponsoring Organization

Government of India

Issue Area Planning

IssueLocal Level Economic Development and Social Justice

Method(s) Town Meetings, task forces,presentations

Start Date

End Date

Ongoing? Yes

Number of Participants

1,800,000

Cost (US$) $20,000,000

Staff Type Government Officials

Kind of Influence

Advise/Consult

Participant Selection

Open/Self-Selected

Communication Mode

Deliberate

Facilitation Yes

Public Interaction Method(s)

Recommendations to State government

Decision Method(s)

Open forums, Results-driven small groups, Seminars

Geographical Scope

State or Province

Kind of Sponsoring

Entity

State Government, Provincial Government, Regional Government, Local Government

Kind of Implementing

Entity

State Government, Provincial Government, Regional Government, Local Government

Kind of Funding Entity

State Government