Braid jewellery, also known as “jada,” “poola jada,” “jada billa,” or “jada choti,” has emerged as the hottest accessory following the extravagant Ambani wedding. Many celebrities, including Isha Ambani and Kriti Sanon, were spotted donning this traditional South Indian hair ornament during the wedding festivities.
The Ambani wedding was a grand affair, showcasing opulence and fashion. From the Ambani ladies to the numerous celebrities who attended Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani’s wedding functions, they captivated the internet with their stunning ensembles and breathtaking jewels. However, one common accessory that stood out, aside from the diamonds and emeralds, was the braid jewellery.
Celebrities like Isha Ambani, Kriti Sanon, Radhika Merchant, Jacqueline Fernandez, and Shanaya Kapoor all sported the regal and feminine braid jewellery during the wedding celebrations. The accessory, which is specifically designed for brides, has now become a must-have for this wedding season
Radhika Merchant wore a gorgeous multi-coloured bandhani lehenga designed by Manish Malhotra, accessorized with a braid jewellery piece from her mother’s personal collection. The jada billa covered her entire braid and featured precious gemstones and chain tassels.
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Isha Ambani’s look was styled by Anaita Shroff Adjania, who accessorized her Anuradha Vakil lehenga with a stunning poola jada woven into her braided hairdo. The accessory was decked with diamond embellishments, ruby and emerald stones, and jhumkis attached at the end.
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Kriti Sanon’s stylist, Sukrtiti Grover, also incorporated a polki and gold poola jada into her braid, complementing the lehenga she wore during Anant Ambani’s baraat ceremony. The emerald and pink gemstones in the jada and the gorgeous chrysanthemum gajra beautifully accentuated her look.
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Jacqueline Fernandez complemented her Anamika Khanna lehenga in gold and midnight blue with luxurious temple jewellery. The standout feature was the intricate jada pieces woven into her braid. These gold accessories are embellished with polki work, pearls, precious gemstones, and delicate lotus flower motifs.
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Shanaya Kapoor adorned her hair with a jada billa, complemented by gold and pink polki matils, another traditional South Indian bridal accessory. Her braid was further embellished with polki beads and jhumkis at the ends. The lehenga she paired with these exquisite pieces was from Tarun Tahiliani’s eponymous label, inspired by the ancient city of Byzantium and intricately embroidered with zardozi, sequins, and crystals.
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The Ambani wedding has undoubtedly set the tone for this wedding season, and the braid jewellery trend is one that is sure to be widely adopted by brides and fashion enthusiasts alike.
