Poolajada
Poolajada is a Telugu word, Poovulu- Flowers, Jada- Braided Hair
Wearing Flowers in Hair is very common in Indian culture and has been done for ages. Poolajada is an age-old tradition but for many it's a fragrant childhood memory! The best thing about this custom is that it makes a little girl feel like a princess without much effort. South Indian Girls wear poolajada during summer holidays with jasmine from their backyard. During 19th Century, many young girls have had their picture framed with poolajada on the wall.
Occasion
Half-saree functions, puberty functions and weddings are the most common occasions where girls wear poolajada. With latest innovative poolajada designs, many young girls are reviving the trend of wearing poolajada. North Indian girls wear at least a few flowers in their hair bun for weddings.
Flowers used
Jasmine flower is the favorite flower of Indian women, and Indian women have worn tied jasmine strings in their hair for centuries. Making poolajada with jasmine also dates to the 19th century. Lilies, tuberose, jasmine and roses are the most common flowers these days, but the new additions of orchids and carnation poolajada are a picking up trend. Not only natural flowers, sprayed flowers are also being used to match saree color.
Present Trend
Present day young girls rarely wear poolajada, but the culture has revived with the latest additions of colorful dress matching poolajada by many online startups like Pellipoolajada and Poojadai. Indians migrated to Other countries also order artificial flower poolajada and wear them for occasions in foreign lands.
Types of poolajada
Billa jada- where poolajada is completed by tying one billa after the other Net jada- Transparent poolajada where floral net is tied on jada Single piece jada- Single piece poolajada
Parts of Poolajada
Venis are the semi-circular top portion of poolajada Hair extension is used to make hair longer Kunjal, jada kuppulu are the bottom most 3 hangings of poolajada
How to wear
Poolajadas are available with ready made threads, which can be tied after wearing the hair extension and jada kuppulu
Where is it available
Basic models can be bought in flower markets and designer ones from firms like Pellipoolajada, Vaagai, Anooflowerjewellery, Jewelblooms. These online firms mostly operating through Facebook keep the fragrant tradition alive and help make beautiful memories last forever.
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