All About Parandas: Punjab’s Traditional Hair Accessories

Paranda is a traditional hair accessory from Punjab, made with silk, cotton, or synthetic yarn. Artisans known as patolis create parandas, which are added to the end of a braid. They consist of three strands, working as an extension of a braid, decorated with tassels, pompoms, and precious materials. Parandas are popular for adding volume to hair, particularly for brides.