Types Of Bindis That You Can Wear To Rock In Your Ethnic Attire
Bindis are one of the oldest tradition in India. Started as a dot with vermillion, bindis are now available in different shapes, patterns, colours and designs. Not only they are good in traditional sense of benefits they also make beautiful additions to our ethnic wear. A small bindi can help in highlighting the entire look. At first the bindis used to be of red colour due to vermillion but then came artificial bindis that are made in numerous patterns and are studded with pearls and stones. Bindi can be paired with both traditional and Western attire. They are worn keeping in mind about the face structure, makeup and clothes. Binds have become an extension of our day to day attire and no look can be completed without it. From married women to young lady, every Indian girl loves to put bindis. They also showcase a lady's marital status in some regions of the country with bindi. Let's take a look at different types of bindis that you can incorporate to your attire and look beautiful than ever.
Classic Red Bindi
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The classic red bindi used to be worn by married women as a proof or their marital status but then the trend started increasing and it became common between ladies.It looks simple and classy when worn with any kind of attire. The size of the bindi can vary from woman to woman depending upon her face structure and can be worn during any occasion be it a festival or wedding.
Vertical Bindi
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Vertical bindis are long bindis that look beautiful on girls with oval and round face. These bindis are long and usually in the shape of a tear drop. They are available in simple colourful designs and the one with stones on it.
Layered Bindi
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Layered bindis are those which are compiled together to form a new pattern or design. These bindis are usually long or big in size due to the addition of various small bindi to form one huge pattern. These bindis look extremely beautiful and can be paired well with sarees and are best worn by women who have a little big face.
Maharashtrian Bindi
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Maharashtrian bindi is a beautiful bindi in the shape of half moon with a small dot beneath it. These bindis are a sign of marital status of a woman. They can be worn by lady with any kind of face structure and they look best with traditional Marathi sarees. These bindis are also known as Chandrakor.
Red & White Bindi
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These are the traditional bindis that are worn by brides on the day of their wedding. There is one huge bindi in the centre followed by alternate red and white bindis that cover the entire forehead and end near the end of eyebrow. Theses bindis look extremely beautiful and make brides look more attractive.
Tribal Bindi
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Tribal bindis are inspired by tribal arts. These bindi compliment long skirts and palazzos beautifully. They give gypsy kind of twist to entire look and can be either drawn on forehead using body paint or kohl or they can be bought from the stores. These kind of bindis are unusual and they look beautiful.
Snake Bindi
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Snake bindis have always been huge rage among all the women. These bindis are drawn in the form of a snake. The trend of these bindis was started by Indian television vamps who were known for their huge snake pattern bindis that signified their evil status. These bindis look beautiful on women with wide forehead and can be worn with lehengas the best.
Studded Bindi
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Studded bindis are the more attractive version of vertical bindis. These bindis are made by putting together different stones and pearls to make them look more attractive and to be able to grab more attention. These bindis are available in various colours and can be paired with any kind of ethnic attire.
Gemstone Bindi
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These bindis are simple small stones that can be worn with both Indian and western attire. These bindis are usually worn by young girls who want to look fashionable and young at the same time. They look simple and elegant.
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