The Bridal Edit You Didn't Know You Needed — Gulabi & Custard Jewellery from Haute Bhel
There is a particular kind of bridal jewellery that doesn't try to compete with the lehenga, the lighting, or the occasion. It simply settles into place — quietly exquisite, unmistakably crafted, and completely its own thing. That's the world the Gulabi Kamal and Custard Boondi pieces from Puneet Gupta's Haute Bhel collection inhabit.
Two palettes. Two moods. Four pieces — two mangtikkas and two earrings — that together form one of the most cohesive and understated bridal jewellery edits in the collection. Each piece is named after something edible and beloved: Gulabi for the blush pink of roses and rose sharbat, Custard for the warm golden yellow of festive sweets. Both names evoke memory, warmth, and celebration — which is exactly what these pieces deliver.
1. Gulabi Kamal Mangtikka — ₹1,450
A mangtikka is one of the most intimate pieces of bridal jewellery. It rests in the hair parting, visible to everyone but belonging entirely to the bride. The Gulabi Kamal Mangtikka approaches this with the kind of quiet elegance that makes it impossible to overlook.
Structured around a lotus headpiece in blush Gulabi tones, this piece is brought to life through intricate pearl embroidery and precise nalki work. There is no mirror, no sequin flash, no attempt at drama — just the lotus rendered in soft pink, pearls, and fine gold work, balanced and feminine and completely regal. At just 10 grams, it sits with absolute comfort for hours.
This is the mangtikka for a bride who wants her bridal jewellery to feel like hers — not borrowed from a tradition she's trying to perform, but chosen with intention. Pair it with the Gulabi Kamal Earring for a coordinated set, or let it stand alone as the single piece of colour against minimal jewellery.
Best for: Bridal or pre-bridal functions, intimate nikahs, reception looks, or any occasion where you want understated elegance in the hair.
2. Custard Boondi Mangtikka — ₹1,450
If the Gulabi Kamal Mangtikka is the rose, the Custard Boondi Mangtikka is the sunshine — warm, celebratory, and impossible not to smile at.
Shaped as a drop, this headpiece is hand embroidered with pearl clusters and gold nalki accents inspired by the form of boondi pearls — those tiny golden spheres of Indian festive cooking. The texture is rich without being heavy, luminous without being flashy. The gold nalki work gives it structure and warmth, while the pearl clusters add a soft, layered depth.
At 10 grams and ₹1,450, this is one of the most accessible and beautifully crafted mangtikkas you will find. It reads as elevated and considered — the kind of piece that makes people ask where you found it. Perfect for haldi and mehendi functions where yellow is the natural palette, or for any daytime festivity where golden warmth feels right.
Best for: Haldi ceremonies, mehendi afternoons, daytime weddings, or any function where you want sunshine in the hair.
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3. Gulabi Kamal Earring — ₹3,450
The lotus has been a motif in Indian jewellery for centuries — sacred, feminine, associated with Lakshmi and grace and the beauty that rises from still water. The Gulabi Kamal Earring takes this ancient motif and renders it in an entirely contemporary way.
Blooming in soft Gulabi tones, this earring is crafted entirely with delicate pearl detailing and fine gold nalki embroidery. The layered petal structure is defined through texture rather than shine — each layer of the lotus distinguished by the craft alone, without relying on sequins or mirrors for impact. It is a graceful, couture interpretation of a motif that has always deserved better than its most common renderings.
At 50 grams, this earring has substance and presence. It hangs with weight and intention. Pair it with the Gulabi Kamal Mangtikka for a complete bridal look in blush and pearl, or wear it alone against a simple kurta or saree where the lotus earring becomes the only embellishment you need.
Best paired with: Ivory, cream, blush, or pale gold outfits. Also beautiful with a plain pink or white saree where the earring carries the entire look.
4. Custard Boondi Earring — ₹3,450
Inspired by the small rounded form of boondi pearls, the Custard Boondi Earring is playful in its origins and sophisticated in its execution — which is exactly the balance that makes it so wearable.
Rounded embroidery patterns echo the boondi form across the surface, finished with layered pearl embellishment and structured gold nalki work. The result is dimensional and festive — there is real depth here, real craft in the way the layers build on each other to create something that reads as both complex and effortless. At 50 grams, it has the weight of a serious piece without the heaviness of overly adorned jewellery.
What makes the Custard Boondi Earring special is precisely that it is inspired by something humble and everyday — festival food, small golden pearls, the sweetness of a celebration — and elevates it into something you'd wear to a wedding reception and have people stop to admire. That translation from the ordinary to the extraordinary is one of the defining qualities of the Haute Bhel collection.
Best paired with: Yellow, ivory, mustard, or warm gold outfits. Also works beautifully with a cream anarkali or a simple sari where the warmth of the custard palette adds the only pop of colour needed.
Wear Them Together — The Complete Sets
Both families of pieces are designed to work as complete sets. Here's how:
The Gulabi Set — Gulabi Kamal Mangtikka + Gulabi Kamal Earring. Blush tones, lotus motif, pearl and nalki work throughout. This is the bridal set for someone who wants softness, femininity, and quiet craft. Total: ₹4,900.
The Custard Set — Custard Boondi Mangtikka + Custard Boondi Earring. Warm golden yellow, boondi-inspired forms, pearl clusters and gold nalki throughout. This is the set for haldi ceremonies, daytime festivities, and any look that calls for warmth and celebration. Total: ₹4,900.
Worn together — mixing the Gulabi mangtikka with the Custard earrings, or vice versa — they also create a colour-blocked bridal look that is completely its own aesthetic.
The Craft Behind These Pieces
Every piece in this edit is handcrafted by skilled Indian artisans using traditional techniques — pearl embroidery, nalki work, precise beadwork. Each piece is made to order for you specifically. The slight variations between pieces are not imperfections — they are signatures, the evidence of a human hand.
This is slow luxury, from the Haute Bhel collection where heritage meets humour, regality meets rhythm, and handcrafted artistry becomes wearable celebration.
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