This article is
updating of last article, which will be showing you the Jewellary varieties
according to diversities of religion and states wise in India.1.
Kashmir: The traditional jewelry of Kashmir is specially
made of silver. The authentic and traditional Kashmiri jewelry comprise of the headpiece that is made
of silver and has intricate designs made on the piece. The ethnic headpiece
adorns the head of the Kashmiri women enhancing their beauty. Nose rings and
studs are also popularly worn by the Kashmiri women. Heavy pendants hang from
the silver chains that make the necklace of the Kashmiri women. Silver are
usually heavily made and are shaped in the form of a bell. The azure
transparent gem, sapphire is used in the necklaces and the ear rings. The
tribal men & women wear a special circular type of ear ring called
kUndalas. The women folk love to wear
nupura, which is a anklet. Women of Rajouri district wear a silver cap or crown
on the head called as ‘chaunk phool’, under the veil. On fore head they waer
tikka and nose ring called ballu.2.
Punjab : Men’s Sarpesh – the jeweled aigrette worn in front of
the turban, Kutbiladar – an oval pendant worn over the
forehead, Kalgi – Plume in jeweled setting, Mukat or Mutakh – a head dress worn by Hindus at
weddings, Turah-I-marwarid – tassels of pearls worn on the
turban
Ladak Traditional Jewellary |
Women’sSisphul, chaunk or choti phul – a round boss worn on the hair over the forehead, it is cut or indented so as to resemble a gold flower like chrysanthemum. Mauli – a long chain made of rows of pearls separated by jeweled studs, about 8 inches long hanging from the head on one side. Sir mang – a pendant worn on the head by Hindus.
Gujarat |
5. Rajansthan: The Karanphool Jhumka (a bell shaped earring), Toti (parrot shaped earring), Lathan (grape) and Pipal Patti (heart shaped ornament) are the most common earrings worn by Rajasthani women. Necklaces are of varied types but the favorites are the Chandan Haar, the Mohanmala, the Champakali, the Adah, the Mohrun, the Tussi, the Jugnu and the Hansli. Rajasthani women adorn their arms with a bewildering range of amulets, bracelets, bangles and rings. Baju Bandh, Gokhru, Bala, Kada, Chuda and Hathpol are common bangles and bracelets while the Arsi, a ring is considered a must have for the newly wed bride6. Maharashtra