Festive

Lohri Jewellery Ideas: Phulkari, Kadas and Bonfire Glow

A phulkari dupatta, a warm shawl and gold that glows in firelight. What to wear for Lohri, from the bonfire to giddha.

By The Priskel Studio 01 November 2026 2 min read

The short answerLohri is a winter bonfire festival, so jewellery has to work with shawls and layers. Wear bold earrings that show above a wrap and kadas or bangles at the wrist. Antique gold glows in firelight. Keep long danglers and loose dupattas well clear of the fire.

Lohri marks the end of winter in Punjab and across north India, with a bonfire, folk songs, giddha and bhangra, and plenty of til and gajak. Outfits are bright and warm: phulkari dupattas, velvet and wool.

The Lohri look

Piece	Why	Try
Jewelled kadas	Show at the wrist below a shawl	Shahi Bagh Jewelled Kadas
Medallion bangles	Colourful stones echo phulkari embroidery	Phoolkari Medallion bangles
Gemstone bangles	Bright colour for a dark evening	Rangmahal Gemstone Bangles
Statement jhumkas	Visible above a high collar or wrap	Kamalini Lotus Jhumkas

Styling with winter layers

Shawls hide necklaces, so put the jewellery at the ears and wrists.
Push sleeves up slightly so kadas show.
Velvet and wool love antique gold and coloured stones.
A phulkari dupatta is busy: pick one colour from it and repeat it in your stones.

Bonfire safety

Pin dupattas and shawls before going near the fire.
Tuck long earrings behind your hair when leaning in to offer til or rewri.
Do not reach across the fire with loose sleeves or bangles.

First Lohri

A baby's or newly married couple's first Lohri is a big celebration. Bangles, kadas and studs are thoughtful gifts. See our festive gift guide.

Care

UTSAV is brass-based and hand-finished, and not waterproof. Wipe off smoke and perfume with a dry cloth after the evening, then store each piece in its pouch. Each carries a 6-month Finish Promise.