Punjabi paranda

Europe North America Oceania A Punjabi paranda, also known as a parandi, is a women's hair ornament made of multicolored silk threads and decorated with floral (bunches) designs and ornamental tassels.

[5][1] The practice of making parandas was started by women in Punjab, who began making them as a hobby, art, and craft.

It is often made to match the clothing of the wearer, and is worn commonly during performances of folk dances such as the Giddha.

Young girls and women may adorn themselves with it on special occasions like marriages and folk festivals such as Lohri, Vaisakhi, Teej, etc.

[1][4][8][9] However, the paranda is worn less frequently in modern day.