A Matha Patti is a popular piece of head jewellery that a lot of brides are choosing to wear these days. Whether it’s on their wedding day, or even their Sangeet or Mehendi, a bride looks like royalty once a Matha Patti is added to her final look.
If you’re wondering which type of matha patti will suit your face shape, or whether you should opt for a maang tika or matha patti, first read this guide.
Once you’ve understood which matha patti style will look best on you, browse through what some real brides wore on their own wedding events!
Heavy Matha Patti Designs
Vintage Princess Vibes from this Antique Matha Patti

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Kundan Pearl Matha Patti Beads

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Stunning Gold Design with Kundan Stones

Image Courtesy: Ramit Batra
Heavy Kundan Matha Patti with Crescent Centre

Image Courtesy: Foto Wala
Multi-Coloured Royal Design

Image Courtesy: Shevan J Photography
Elegant Kundan Maang Tikka Design

Image Courtesy: The VedioWala
Chunky Design with Little Pearl Hangings

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Simple Matha Patti Designs
Light Kundan Matha Patti with Open Hairstyle

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Elegant Diamond Matha Patti

Image Courtesy: Rimi Sen Photography
Kundan Matha Patti with Big Drop in the Centre

Image Courtesy: Drama Queen By Marisa
Single String with Large Kundan Stones & Floral Centre Piece

Image Courtesy: Black Tie Photography
Delicate Matha Patti with Round Polki Centre

Image Courtesy: Louise Taylor Porter
Borla / Rajasthani
Gold Borla With Polki Layer Matha Patti

Photo Courtesy: The Ombre
Modern Kundan Design for this Borla Matha Matti

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Rajasthani Borla Math Patti for this Royal Bride

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Single String
Large Tear-Drop Centre on a Gold Matha Patti

Image Courtesy: Anoop Padalkar
Delicate Single-String Matha Patti with Green Accents

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Chunky Single Pearl String Matha Patti with a Double Chaand Balis in the Centre

Image Courtesy: Picsurely
Gorgeous Kundan White & Red Matha Patti Design

Image Courtesy: The Cheesecake Project

Image Courtesy: The Cheesecake Project
Kundan Drops with Pearl String

Photo Courtesy: The Cheesecake Project
Multi-Tier Matha Patti
Simplicity with Kundan Strings

Photo Courtesy: The Photo Diary
Tiara Style with Indian Touch

Photo Courtesy: The Cheesecake Project
Multi-tier Beauty in Gold, Pearls & Kundan!

Image Courtesy: PhotozAapki

Image Courtesy: PhotozAapki
3 Pearl Strings That Looks Like Royalty

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Multi-tier Delicate Design

Image Courtesy: Melbourne Wedding Photography
Elegant Kundan, Gold & Ruby Stones Matha Patti

Image Courtesy: The Wedding Fairytale
South Indian
Single String Matha Patti for South Indian Brides

Photo Courtesy: Shot Stories By Varun Suresh
Multi-Layered gold string with red rubies and single pearl drop

Photo Courtesy: The Cheesecake Project
Simple Gold & Rubies Design

Image Courtesy: Roma Ganesh Photography
Traditional Red, White & Gold

Image Courtesy: Romesh Dhamija
One Side / Half
Half Matha Patti

Photo Courtesy: Aaina Bridal
Simple Kundan
Crescent Pearls with Kundan stones

Photo Courtesy: Bhumi and Simran

Image Courtesy: Drama Queen By Marissa

Image Courtesy: Megha Jain Sunflare Arthouse

Image Courtesy: Morvi Images

Image Courtesy: Cam Catches

Image Courtesy: Jyoti Bhaya Makeup Artist

Image Courtesy: Through The Barrel
Mehendi
Multiple Layered Chain Strings with Hanging Gota!

Photo Courtesy: Dot Dusk
Gold Mathapatti With Green Borders For A Day Mehendi

Photo Courtesy: Pooja Jose Photography

Image Courtesy: Morvi Images

Image Courtesy: The FotoWalle

Image Courtesy: The FotoWalle

Image Courtesy: Raja Company

Image Courtesy: Raja Company
Hope you’ve picked out your favourites and are ready with a shortlist. It’s time to go see the jeweller!
Which Matha Patti design is YOUR favourite?
Checkout more Matha Patti ideas here!
Also see: How to Pick The Right Maang Tikka & Mathapatti For Your Face Shape