At KANAV, we believe the most beautiful things are born when traditions meet. Our signature hair accessory — the Kunjalam — is rooted in Kerala's cultural heritage but reimagined with the bold, expressive spirit of the Parandi. The result is something entirely unique: a Kerala hair accessory that honours two craft traditions while speaking a thoroughly modern language.
What is a Kunjalam?
The Kunjalam is a traditional Kerala braid adornment — a decorative cluster of tassels, threads, and accents tied at the end of a plait. For centuries, it has been worn during Onam, Vishu, weddings, and classical dance performances like Mohiniyattam. It is Kerala's most intimate hair ornament — small, graceful, and deeply meaningful.
The Parandi Influence
The Parandi is a celebrated hair braid accessory known for its length, drama, and richness — traditionally crafted from silk threads, wool, tassels, and decorative embellishments. It adds striking visual length and movement to a braid. At KANAV, we drew inspiration from the Parandi's bold construction and expressive character to reimagine what a Kunjalam could be.
KANAV's Kunjalam — Where Two Traditions Meet
Our Kunjalam takes the soul of Kerala's braid tradition and infuses it with the length, texture, and drama of Parandi-style craft. The outcome is a hair accessory that is: longer and more statement-making than a traditional Kunjalam, richly layered with threads, tassels, and handcrafted detail, rooted in Kerala's colour palette — drawing from its forests, flowers, and festivals, and designed for women who want to wear their heritage boldly, every day.
More Than an Accessory
Every KANAV Kunjalam is handcrafted with care and intention. We believe Kerala hair accessories deserve to be seen beyond temple halls and wedding mandaps. By blending the elegance of Kunjalam with the expressiveness of Parandi-style design, we've created something that works beautifully for festive occasions, fusion styling, and everyday cultural pride.
Explore our collection and find the Kunjalam that tells your story.