Payal

The Payal has been part of the jewellery design of South Asian for centuries. It was originally a handmade chain kept short in length to be worn on the ankle loosely creating a circle on the top of the foot. It is usually worn when the feet are painted with Henna designs on brides and bridesmaids during a wedding. The Payal is a great way to embellish the feet when being barefoot or with flat shoes or chappals on a mehndi or formal occasion not compromising on feeling fashionable or risk being underdressed for the event. The feet are considered a part of eastern beauty and were romanticised by poets thus creating glamour and enigma around wearing a Payal as part of celebrating femininity.

Casual Payal Designs

The expensive Payal is made from real gold and silver worn exclusively on formal occasions in Pakistan. There are affordable designs for women and girls that are easy to wear as these are made from steel or alloy mixed metals that are inexpensive. For ladies, who enjoy wearing minimal jewellery and prefer to keep their hands clear of rings can enjoy wearing a Payal every day.

These designs still look fancy and have all the same elements such as engraving, diamontes, multicoloured stones and hanging beads or tassels around the chain.