- Avarna Jain,
Chairperson RPSG Lifestyle Media
Here’s your guide to matching the perfect matha patti style to your bridal hairstyle for a flawless wedding-day look.

A traditional bridal headpiece, the matha patti, is more than just a piece of jewellery. It is a statement piece that can dramatise your bridal look and transform it from a simple, demure look to royalty. But choosing your matha patti is not just about the right design of the jewellery but also about creating a harmony between the matha patti and your bridal hairstyle. Finding the right matha patti can break your look and can make you feel underwhelmed on your special day.

If you are wearing your hair down in soft curls or waves, you should opt for a minimalist, single-strand math patti. This will keep your central parting sharp and symmetrical and will frame your face without adding too much volume to a relaxed hairstyle.
If a thick side braid or a crown braid is what you want for your big day, you can pair it with a one-sided matha patti, as it draws attention to one side of your face and creates an asymmetrical look, allowing for a visual flow without overpowering the hairstyle.

If a neatly tied bun that leaves your forehead as a perfect canvas for drama is what you are going for, an elaborate, full-width matha patti with multiple layers is what you should opt for. This will give your bridal ensemble a royal look.
A half-updo bridal hairstyle offers structure to your face and the crown, but leaves hair falling down your back, and for a hairstyle like this, a mid-weight matha patti with side chains that blend into the half-up section is what you are looking for to keep the look balanced.
If a braided bun is what you are going for, the best match would be a structured geometric matha patti, maybe with motifs on it.
If you have short hair, even better! It leaves room for heavy traditional headpieces, but here’s the trick, opt for a slim, minimalist matha patti or a maang tikka hybrid to add that bridal charm without letting the jewellery overpower your hairstyle. Maybe even consider a side part to modernise the look.