Gajra
Sign in to savethumb|Gajra thumb|Gajra are traditionally worn around hair bun. thumb|Indian Ladies with Gajra during religious Function A Gajra is a flower garland that is worn by Pakistani and Indian women during festive occasions, weddings, or as part of everyday traditional attire. They are made usually of varies types of jasmine flowers but rose, crossandra and barleria are also widely used in gajras. It can be worn both on the bun and with the braid coiling. Women in Pakistan, South India, Maharashtra, Gujarat usually wear them with traditional attire. It is also worn on the wrist mainly during festive
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It is catalogued under topics including Hairdressing, Indian clothing and Pakistani clothing.
Its subject is documented across 10 Wikipedia language editions.
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thumb|Gajra thumb|Gajra are traditionally worn around hair bun. thumb|Indian Ladies with Gajra during religious Function A Gajra is a flower garland that is worn by Pakistani and Indian women during festive occasions, weddings, or as part of everyday traditional attire. They are made usually of varies types of jasmine flowers but rose, crossandra and barleria are also widely used in gajras. It can be worn both on the bun and with the braid coiling. Women in Pakistan, South India, Maharashtra, Gujarat usually wear them with traditional attire. It is also worn on the wrist mainly during festive occasions and weddings.
The gajra is an ornament to decorate a hairstyle and does not generally aid in holding a bun in place. Gajra also refers to a type of pearl workmanship done on jewelry in India and Pakistan.
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