The breathtaking traditional jewellery is one of the most desired accessories for a girl on her wedding day. Be she the bride or bridesmaid, the gorgeous maang tikka or Maatha Patti, along with a complimentary necklace and bangles, is a must-have to complete a stunning look.
Maang Tikka has long been our traditional wedding staple, elegantly placed amidst centrally parted hair. However, the younger generations have brought their own spin to the classic – resulting in a wide range of styles and methods of wearing a Maang tikka.
Latest Maatha Patti Styles for Different Face Types
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In 2020, we saw a rise in trends that aim to revive old traditions in bridal wear, jewellery or customs. The regal maang tikka, Maatha Patti and groomer remind one of the grandeur of Mughal queens and princesses, but they are no more a thing of the past. You will be amazed that this gorgeous piece of jewellery is in vogue for weddings in 2023. The good news! It’s not for the brides only … girls of every age can choose to wear a mesmerizing maang tikka according to their personality and face structure.
Remember, choosing a suitable maang tikka for your face shape is as important as selecting a dress best suited for your body. Wearing a Maang tikka means you will adorn a little statement piece on your forehead. So before stepping into the spotlight, ensure it’s a statement you agree with.
Here, we will share the latest trending matha tikka styles for different face types.
↓25: Classic Floral Maang Tikka
Fashion is temporary, but style is forever, and these floral maang tikkas don’t like they’re going out of style any time soon. This look is a favourite for brides for their Mehendi/Rasm-e-Hina event due to its natural and festive appeal. Traditionally, Mehendi brides go for an au natural look, and what says natural than the classic floral jewellery. Another huge advantage is that these gorgeous ‘jewels’ are as easy on the pocket as on the eyes. This jewellery is typically handcrafted with marigold, rose, jasmine, and more.
↓24: One-Sided Maatha Patti
Many girls tend to shy away from maang tikkas to avoid the centrally parted hairstyle. Here’s some good news for them: one-sided maatha Patti. This contemporary reworking of the classic Martha Patti helps us gals style our hair however we want. It goes especially well with side-swept hairstyles, overall creating a great look for girls with slim faces.
↓23: Jhumka Style Maang Tikka
The cute little jhumka is a must-have for every South Asian girl’s jewellery collection, but have you ever seen it hanging on someone’s forehead? Somehow, it looks just as exquisite – if not more so. This style of maang tikka will suit girls with smaller foreheads who wish to keep their tikka within the hairline. Because of its small size, bridesmaids and young girls often prefer the style.
↓22: Angular Maang Tikka
Maang Tikkas are often considered synonymous with round, pendant-shaped jewellery. But with new times come new designs, like this square-shaped maang tikka. Due to the wider design spread, the style will look great on plus-sized girls and women with broad faces. It helps make the face look slimmer and instantly elegant.
↓21: Diamond Maang Tikka
Diamond jewellery may be a tad expensive, but it is worth every penny when you look at the final results. Diamond maang tikkas have an elegant design – a cross between Eastern and Western jewellery trends. They are a great look for women with darker or tanned skin colour – the speciality of South Asian women.
↓20: Handcrafted Floral Tikka
We’ve already discussed the classic floral maang tikka, but in recent years, we’ve seen the classic style get reformed by young designers. Famous jewellery designers work with their clients to create pieces that look too beautiful to be real. Yet they are crafted with real flowers, pearls, and beads to create a fresh and luxurious look. Such maang tikka styles are perfect for functions that require a little more formality than the usual floral jewelry but when you still want to stick to tradition.
↓ 19: Pendant style with One Tier (Maatha Patti)
One of the year’s hottest trends is the pendant style maang tikka with single-tier or one-chain maatha patti. This delicate style gives an ethereal princess look to a bride with any face structure. It also suits teenage girls with a small forehead. The pendant is a great style if you’re unsure about wearing a maatha patti for the first time because of its subtle grace. However, be conscious about placing the delicate ornament in the right place. Hanging the pendant too low or too high can distort your forehead’s look. Also, have a peek at 16 Cute Hairstyles with Maang Tikka/Maatha Patti This Season
↓ 18: Multi-layered simple maang tikka
This stunningly beautiful style of maang tikka is trending this year with various designs. Adding layers of maatha patti attached to maang tikka adds elegance, which is great if you’re going for a fancier look. No wonder this style is a favourite for brides at their Nikkah functions. This style complements a round face and broad forehead, especially because of the added strings. Its simplicity and delicacy will enhance the inborn beauty of any girl.
↓ 17: Pendant style
This all-time favourite is still trending with many designs in the new year. This style may be the oldest, but its versatile nature has kept its charm fresh. The beauty of this style is that it goes wonderfully with any facial structure and hairstyle. Contemporary jewellery designers are constantly reinventing this style, and today, you can pick from a range of styles, from Kundan to pearls to gems. No matter your style, you will look like a princess on your special day.
↓ 16: Chandelier style
The classic style of maang tikka is trending this year for the girls who would wear them boldly. The extravaganza of pearl and rubies over it creates a stunningly celestial appearance. However, this ornament would suit a large forehead and round face. A maang tikka looks even more fabulous when worn with Patiala shalwars, so check out this latest collection of Patiala Shalwar Outfits.
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↓ 15: Side Maang tikka with One Tier
This spectacularly unique style will rock the wedding this year. Breaking out all the traditions, gutsy girls would love to carry this style. It would look even more beautiful on an oval-face-shaped girl.
↓ 14: Princess Tiara style Maang Tikka
What little girl doesn’t dream of wearing a tiara one day? While wearing an actual tiara to a wedding might feel too obnoxious, you can always opt for this style of maang tikka. It’s a fusion of Western and South Asian jewellery styles, and we love it. The style suits girls of all ages and is great for those with a medium to short forehead.
↓ 13: Maang Tikka with Hijab
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↓ 12: Borla (Rajasthani -Bali style)
The glamorous and dazzling style of Maang tikka, called Borla, was typically worn by Rajasthani brides. This tradition is revived in the rising trends of bridal couture.
↓ 11: Jhoomer style Maang Tikka
The typical Jhoomer or Passa is more than just a happening trend of the year. Many celebrities may wear this traditional ornament as their style statement. It’s a great option for those girls who think a tikka does not sit well on their forehead. Have a look at some more amazing pics of this amazing wedding here: Urwa Hocane Farhan Wedding Pics| Nikah Walima Dholki Barat
↓ 10: Large Central Maang Tikka for Big Foreheads
Girls with Round or oval faces can carry this latest trend of heavy Maang tikka with a light, single-chained Maatha Patti. This style is especially suited for girls with a larger forehead they want to cover. There’s a maang tikka to suit every face shape out there.
↓ 9: Side-Swept Maang Tikka
This Matha Patti attached to Manag tikka is a splendid ‘Nawabi’ style to adore the small or cute-looking heart-shaped face. The style will suit those who wish to change things and break the norm for their look.
↓ 8: Sindhi Traditional Matha Patti
Sindhi traditional jewellery has unbound charms. As I said before, reviving traditions is the new trend. Sindhi Maang tikka, along with the elaborate matha patti, is simply irresistible! The style is unique to its cultural heritage and is great for a bride who is not afraid to go for it.
↓ 7: Kundan Maang Tikka
Who doesn’t enjoy a beautiful piece of Kundan jewellery? Kundan is effortlessly beautiful and not as expensive as gold jewellery, either. Kundan was limited to villages, and people travelled far and wide for these unique jewellery pieces. In 2020, they have hit the mainstream and are available at every major label. Kundan Tikkas are a great way to enhance your look and come in different styles to suit almost any facial structure.
↓ 6: South-Indian Style Maang tikka for Weddings
This ethnic Indian Maang tikka will make you look radiant and divine. The colourful jewellery will brighten up any outfit and is often favoured by the bride’s sisters and cousins.
↓ 5: Pearl string attached to Maang tikka for Oval Face Shape
These pearl strings, attached to an eye-catching maang tikka, are stunningly beautiful and trendy for all brides-to-be to consider for their wedding. The strings of pearls take one right back to the Mughal era and are a great addition if you have pearl embellishments in your clothes as well.
↓ 4: Maang Tikka with Crown Braid for Heart-Shaped Face
It is a rising trend among teenage girls to wear this comparatively small-sized maang tikka with light chains of multi-layered matha Patti. Its simplicity and elegance can enhance the beauty of a small forehead or heart-shaped face structure.
↓ 3: Multiple Maang Tikka with Multi-tiered Maatha Patti
If you are bold enough to carry a heavily done bridal look and stand out of the crowd, this multiple maang tikka with multi-tiered maatha patti will suit you the best. It will look stunning with a back-combed ‘Joora’ hairstyle, adding volume to the bride’s personality.
↓ 2: The Hidden Maang Tikka with Puff for Round Faces
The chain will be hidden into the perfectly styled hair, and a flattering yet subtle Maang tikka will be securely placed at its exact place. All those girls who feel uncomfortable with having a parting in their hair can enjoy this latest variation of the style without changing the place of the tikka.
It is a great style for round faces since it elongates the face, making it look more symmetrical and beautiful.
↓ 1: The Tiara Kundan Maang Tikka with Centre Parting
This super-majestic style of Maang tikka is trending wild this year. A Tiara or Crown-shaped chain is attached to the hair, and the heavily adorned Maang tikka with Kundan pearls hangs below this crown. This magnificent piece of ornament creates an aura of royalty. It goes great with oval face shapes. It’s an ideal option for brides because of its unique style.
