Ghoongat

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So looking through pictures of the recent fashion shows in Pakistan, I see a big trend in net dupattas covering the faces of dulhans. Very traditional (more of our parents style) but I think it looks beautiful. Alot of them even had that “kiran” lace thingy at the bottom which is SO from the 80’s…I know my own mom had her kiran taken off because she hated it.
What are your opinions on ghoongat? would you cover your face on the mehndi? while walking into the hall? let the husband be the first to lift it? etc.
Thoughts please!

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I was just looking at that Fahad Hussayn pictures from his latest show and it looks SO regal and gorgeous! I want to do it on my mayoun but It'll be the thinnest and lightest fabric (like the one in his show). It looks GORGEOUS!

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any pics of this style girls?

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I got married 14 years ago, and I was in total ghoongat for the entire mehndi (as per my family's Hyderabadi traditions) with NO makeup on (lol!), after my rasms were over, I was delegated to a little corner of the hall, from where I chupke se lifted the ghoongat ands watched all the dances and masti and dulha ke rasms. I also had a ghoongat during my arrival at the nikkah....ghoongat was lifted after the arsi musaf rasam. It was all very romantic and traditional....wedding trends have changed and modernized so much that I kind like going back to the old school ways. These days, everything is straight out of Platinum Weddings!

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i think ghoongat looks sooooo nice and i had that at my nikkah
and only removed the veil when the molvi went :)

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Someone post a pic please!!

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Im sorry but i cant justify a ghoongat at all, i didnt spend all that money on my wedding/other events only to cover up my face for it!!! :bummer: looks great on runway, great in the past, great if thats YOUR tradition…but i wouldnt entertain it :smiley:

Ghoongat from the runway:




Other Ghoongats:



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I think the unfinished netting looks horrible... they don't look like finished dupputtas, more like a piece of mosquito netting or something draped on the bride and really detracts from the overall look.

Instead, I think Aishwarya Rai's look in the film "Umrao Jaan" best illustrates the netted ghoongat look:

  • finished edges with 'gota' trim or 'kiran'
  • sequins or 'chatta' sprinkled all over the dupputta

Also, remember that 'kirans' come in a variety of qualities... so the real metallic ones pull off the vintage look a lot better!

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I love it, it’s somethig I’ve always wanted to do. I’d defs go for a heavier material than the above though, I feel they’re too sheer. I’d add some kaam to it too, like this:

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I personally love the netted ghoongat! But I'd wonder how I'd incorporate it with a hijab!

Some people use ghoongat with the heavy material which totally covers their face and personally I'm not into that at all.

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yes i totally agree with you! the plain netting doesn't look nice at all! It should have kaam and neatly finished.

I would love something like this at my own mehndi and nikkah!

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And now days I don't think brides stay in ghoongat during the whole reception, right?

Make a grand entrance wearing a ghoongat and then have the MIL or groom ceremoniously 'lift the veil' at some point, e.g. after the nikkah if it is happening at the reception or at least before dinner... without offence of course and while there is nothing at all wrong with veiling, I personally just find it hilarious to see women eating while covered with a veil :P

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***More pics are here:

http://www.paklinks.com/gs/wedding/378417-red-dupatta-ghoongat-during-nikkah.html***