Know your Chandbalis: up close and personal
After Jhumkas , if Indian women are obsessed about any pair of earrings, it is Chandbalis . From page 3 and glossies to festivals, weddings and kitty parties, this crescent-shaped dangler is a common sight. Thanks to Deepika Padukone’s looks in Ram-Leela, the craze for this exquisite pair fuelled even further. Its potential to merge with traditional Indian wears and so seamlessly, was realised when every time the actress graced the 70 mm in a stunning pair of Chandbalis . It’s ethnic design, embellished with pearls and gemstones, caught the fancy of women from different walks of life and in no time, there were versions of it, big and small, to go with a variety of ensembles. Whether bridal, Indian traditional, Indo-western or even western, its elementary design is continually tweaked to create pairs for all kinds of looks. Here are some of the gorgeous designs that you would love to flaunt. Lavishly designed chandbalis for a bridal ensemble. A dain...