The gajra, made to last. Fresh motia browns within a day; a crochet gajra keeps its colour and can be worn again at the next function.

They're worn for mehndi and baraat, at Eid, and for family gatherings where the whole look is planned in advance — which is exactly when a flower that wilts by the evening is a problem. Because they're crocheted by hand, they can be matched to the colours of an outfit.

For families in the UAE they also travel well, which matters when outfits are being carried between countries for a wedding season.