Maangtikka

The maang tikka sits where the parting begins — the one ornament worn at the centre of the face, and the one that settles a bride before anything else does. Esma's tikkas are handcrafted in 92.5 sterling silver and plated in 22K gold, weighted to hang true and finished so the stones catch light as the head turns.

The collection runs from fine kundan work — Harini, Padmika, Vishakha, Chandrika — to meenakari enamel in rose and green, chandbali-shaped drops, and a lotus tikka strung on pearl. Most pieces come from our Maithili kundan line, so a tikka can be worn as part of a matched bridal set or alone against an unadorned saree. For the rest of the bridal head — matha patti, rakodi, jhoomar and hair pins — see our hair accessories.

Every Esma maang tikka is handcrafted in India, ships free across the country, and carries a 1-year plating warranty with 50% lifetime exchange.