Have you been seeing photos of groomsmen and guests wearing those colorful headgears, and wondered how to get a unique look for your wedding? Look no further…

So let’s look at what exactly are those before we get into how to get them? The headgear is called Paghri, also known as Safa, Paghadi, Pheta, depending on different regions of the Indian subcontinent.

Why do we wear Safa/ Paghri at a wedding?

Traditionally, the Paghris were worn as a headgear to protect against scorching heat, humidity, cold winters, dust, etc. It also plays a significant role in traditional Indian culture as it is a sign of pride and respect. In some Indian communities an exchange of Paghris between families signifies a close friendship. For these reasons over the years, it became tradition to wear Paghris to indicate pride in newly forming relationships. Nowadays, Paghris have become an essential wedding accessory, not only for the groom but for close friends and family as well.

Btw, do not be surprised to know that it’s not a male only accessory, girls can also rock the Pagris. Oh, and do not forget the little guests of your wedding, Check out these guests rocking the Paghris.

You will find that there are plenty of Paghri styles, and they are ever changing to meet the trends. However, some colors are more prominent and common as they represent the regional culture and raditions. For example, Pink color compliments the colorful Indian outfits, making it a common Paghari/safa color. Traditionally, Paghri are worn by using long cloth; however, it could be time consuming and difficult to manage when we are dealing with a tight schedule and a large group of Baratis. And for this reason, a ready-to-wear Paghri came to life. The ready-to-wear Paghris are easy to wear and are generally one size fits all.

You also want to dress up your guests? Accessories your groomsmen with Paghri?

Awesome idea. These days we are lucky to have many options to create a unique and personalized look for the wedding. You can get Paghris in one color for your groomsmen for a uniformed look, or create each of them different to create a colorful look. You can also have your Baratis/guest wear paghri for stunning Baarat photos. Check out our catalog to find the latest trending Paghris/safa for your wedding.

How do I choose Paghris?

One of the most important aspect of Paghri styling is, that it has to complement the Groom’s Paghri. When choosing your Paghris, remember that Groom’s Safa has to stand out, with its looks and elegance. You can also find safa options for Groom on our site. How you want to dress up family members/groomsmen/friends is totally up to you. Some families choose the same style/ color for the both sides whereas some family opt for one color for the Groom side and another for the Bride’s side of family. You can also choose to only style Groomsmen or Bridesmaids or have both the wedding party and the guests. Just keep in mind that it is matching the overall color theme and that the safa/paghri you choose complements the Bride and Groom’s attire. Otherwise, there’s no specific rule who should wear what; ultimately it is a celebration of two souls becoming one, two families becoming one and include loved ones in celebration of union.

Still have questions? Shoot us an email at contact@tyohar.shop and we can help you out!