The parandi is a tasselled silk braid-ornament plaited into a woman's hair, its bright pom-poms swinging as she dances the giddha. A flourish of Punjabi festivity, the Patiala parandi is the most prized of all.
- Region of origin:
- Punjab
- Materials:
- silk-thread; tassels; beads
- Techniques:
- hand-knotted silk braiding
- HS code (customs):
- 5609
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About Punjabi Parandi
The parandi is a tasselled silk braid-ornament plaited into a woman's hair, its bright pom-poms swinging as she dances the giddha. A flourish of Punjabi festivity, the Patiala parandi is the most prized of all.
- Region of origin
- Punjab
- Materials
- silk-thread; tassels; beads
- Techniques
- hand-knotted silk braiding
- HS code (customs)
- 5609
How it’s made
hand-knotted silk braiding
The makers
Crafted by Punjabi craftswomen of Punjab.
Buying Punjabi Parandi — questions, answered
- Are VedikCraft's Punjabi Parandi pieces hand-painted or prints?
- Every Punjabi Parandi piece is genuinely handmade by a named artisan — one of a kind, never a print or machine copy.
- What does an authentic Punjabi Parandi piece cost?
- Handmade Punjabi Parandi typically ranges from ₹150 to ₹2,500, depending on size, detail and the artisan.
- How do I care for a Punjabi Parandi piece?
- Keep Punjabi Parandi out of prolonged direct sunlight and damp, and dust it gently. Because each piece is handmade from natural materials, slight variations are part of its character.
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GI-certified authenticity
Rooted in India’s registered craft traditions
Artisan-direct
Made by the makers — fair, direct earnings
Traceable provenance
Every piece carries its maker, region & origin