Matha Pattis for Brides and Celebrations
A matha patti is a bridal head ornament with a centre pendant on the hair parting and chains that sweep across the forehead to the sides of the head – the grandest of all bridal head jewellery. Shop matha patti designs for women – heavy kundan pieces for the wedding day, temple styles for South Indian brides, and light pearl and minimal pieces for sangeet and festive evenings.
Also spelled mathapatti, and known in some regions as sheesh patti, this piece is a signature of the North Indian, Rajasthani and Hyderabadi bridal look. Every piece comes directly from the brand, so you can buy matha patti online with confidence and match it to the rest of your bridal jewellery.
Matha Patti Designs to Shop
- Kundan matha patti: glass-stone kundan on a gold-plated base with pearl or bead drops – a favourite bridal matha patti. Pair it with more kundan jewellery.
- Layered matha patti: two or three rows of chains across the forehead for a regal, statement finish.
- Pearl matha patti: pearl-beaded strands and drops for a softer look; a white matha patti in pearls or white stones suits pastel lehengas.
- Temple styles: gold-plated pieces with kempo stones and Lakshmi temple motifs for silk sarees – see our temple jewellery.
- Side matha patti: for a one-sided look, pair a matha patti with a passa jewellery piece on one side – ideal with side-parted hair.
- Minimal matha patti: a single fine chain with small stones – the light choice for guests and young girls.
- Bridal matha patti set: a matha patti with a maang tikka pendant built in, or with a matching borla or sheeshphool.
How to Choose a Matha Patti
Weight and comfort. Brides wear a matha patti for hours, so check the weight and look for adjustable hooks – a gold plated matha patti on a light base is most comfortable.
Face shape. Matha pattis suit oval and long faces especially well; on a round face, choose chains that sit higher and a pendant that drops downward.
Style and finish. Most matha pattis are gold plated brass or alloy – fashion jewellery, not real gold. Choose kundan for North Indian weddings, temple designs for South Indian looks and pearls for pastels.
How to Wear a Matha Patti
Here is how to wear matha patti pieces securely. Part the hair in the centre, place the centre chain on the parting and pin its hook at the crown. Then pin each side chain above the ears under some hair.
- Matha patti hairstyle: a low bun or braided bun is the easiest base; open hair with soft curls also works if you backcomb lightly where the hooks sit.
- Matha patti with tikka: most designs have the tikka built in; if yours does not, wear a separate tikka at the centre.
- Matha patti with hijab: pin the chains over the hijab at the forehead and secure the side hooks with hijab pins.
- Matha patti with saree: pair a temple or pearl piece with a silk saree and a bun.
- Matha patti for lehenga: go for kundan, layered or borla-style pieces, and finish the bun with a sheesh phool or a braid with a hair chain for women.
Matha Patti for Weddings, Festivals and Occasions
The matha patti for bride looks is usually the heaviest – a kundan or layered piece chosen with the nath and bridal necklace, then finished with a haath phool and kaleera. For a matha patti for wedding guests, choose a minimal or pearl design. A sparkling matha patti for sangeet in CZ or kundan adds glamour on the dance floor, and a matha patti for Navratri in colourful kundan suits garba nights – see our Navratri jewellery trends for more ideas.
A light matha patti for girls makes a pretty choice for bridesmaids, festive photo shoots and school or college functions – and every matha patti for women here can be styled for both traditional and fusion looks.
Care
Store the matha patti flat in its box so the chains do not tangle, keep perfume and water away from plated pieces, and wipe them after wear.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is a matha patti?
A matha patti is a head ornament with a centre pendant on the parting and chains that run across the forehead to the sides of the head. It is worn mainly by brides and at festive functions.
2. What is matha patti called in English?
It is usually described as a forehead chain or bridal headpiece, and is also called mathapatti or sheesh patti.
3. What is the difference between a maang tikka and a matha patti?
A maang tikka has one chain and a single pendant, while a matha patti adds side chains across the forehead.
4. What is the difference between matha patti and sheesh patti?
In the matha patti vs sheesh patti question, the two names usually mean the same forehead ornament, used in different regions. A sheesh phool is different – it is worn on the bun at the back of the head.
5. How do you wear a matha patti?
Pin the centre hook at the crown along the parting, then pin each side chain above the ears under a section of hair. A low bun gives the firmest base.
6. Can you wear a matha patti with open hair?
Yes. Backcomb lightly where the hooks sit, pin them firmly and let soft curls hide the pins.
7. Does a matha patti suit a round face?
Yes, if the chains sit higher on the forehead and the pendant drops downward. This adds length to the face rather than width.
8. How do you wear a matha patti with a hijab?
Place the chains over the hijab at the forehead and fix the side hooks with hijab pins. Lightweight designs stay in place best.
9. Which matha patti design is best for a bride?
Kundan and layered designs are the most popular for brides, with temple styles for South Indian weddings. Choose one that matches your necklace and is light enough for a long day.