There’s something undeniably exquisite and feminine about oversized jhumkas attached to an elegant kanauti or hair chain—a timeless accessory that provides support to earrings. Also known as the kaan sahaar or sahaara in India, the kanauti was a must-have in the 1980s and 1990s. The glamorous divas of Hindi cinema frequently sported these statement pieces, making them an iconic part of their looks.
Fast forward to today, kanautis or hair chains are making a strong comeback and dominating the accessory scene, with divas of the film industry flaunting them for their festive looks. Actor Aditi Rao Hydari recently shared snapshots from her wedding with Siddharth, where she paired an archival Anand Kabra sharara from the Spring-Summer 2013 collection with XL sized kundan-polki chandbaali earrings. These earrings were linked to her hair with a dainty hair chain, creating a look that was both nostalgic and contemporary.
Actor Rashmika Mandanna dropped in some pictures and gave us another standout moment when she wore her earrings with a hair chain complementing her saree look during the promotions of her film Pushpa 2: The Rule. Even the "High Priestess of Fashion" in India, Sonam Kapoor, has given her seal of approval to the kanauti. And when Rhea Kapoor styles Sonam, you know it’s going to be ground breaking.
Sonam wore a stunning lehenga in the deep red hue of alta, styled with tribal earrings featuring intricate rawa work. The detachable hair chain, from Amrapali Jewels, a.
