Includes bobby pins, ribbon, and hair ties Braiding (black string) Length: ~23"", ~6"" decorative tassel Tassels: Purple-to-blue and blue-to-purple gradient Beads: Letter, iridescent purple, and blue star beads; lotus charm, rainbow heart bead, and silver bells Every Nirbhau Nirvair Paranda comes ready to wear and ready to share, with everything you need to braid it in, plus the zine and stickers that carry the story of the piece. What is a paranda? A paranda is a traditional Punjabi hair adornment woven into a braid. Braiding belongs to everyone Braiding is one of humanity's oldest and most widespread traditions. We encourage you to explore the braiding traditions of your own heritage and share them with us at the next Paranda Party. How to braid a paranda Step 1: Tie ponytailTie your hair into a secure ponytail. Step 2: Secure parandaInsert a bobby pin through the center connection of the paranda, then push the bobby pin into the ponytail elastic band. Step 3: Section hairSection your hair into 3 parts and add a paranda strand to each section of hair. Step 4: Begin braidingAlternate right over middle, left over middle, keeping the paranda strings blended into each section as you go. The tassel will naturally travel down as you braid. Step 5: Braid to the endContinue braiding all the way down until you've braided all of your hair. Step 6: SecureTie off your braid with ribbon at the bottom. Let the tassels hang freely below. Don't forget to SWING THAT PARANDA!
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