

Bommala Koluvu in Telugu means Court of Toys and Bombe Habba means Doll Festival. Vatche Rings: These particular rings are popular for engagements.Bommai Kolu in Tamil means Divine Presence. It is believed that Rosary Ring originated in Ireland. It is a unique invention, with ten small beads allowing us to roll the ring around in our hand as you pray. It is very unique because of its inverted V-shaped design.Īnaval Mothiram : Two or three elephant hair wire are using to make this rings The elephant hair is fixed on the ring or in between the gold ring. It has its own significance in Vedic terms. Vanki or Kanganam is commonly used to ward off evil lucks. Vanki Ring: This ornament has also traditional importance. This ring is believed to bring luck to anyone who wears it with devotion. The sole right to make this holy ring was vested in the hands of a particular family at Payyannur in Kannur district. Payyannur Pavithra Kettu: It is a specially crafted golden ring, shaped like a knot and considered to be a sacred ornament. Different varieties of Mothirams are available now: Wedding ring shows the world that you value your spouse. Wearing wedding rings have a billion dollar sentimental value. It is part of culture and tradition of any society. Mothiram or finger ring has a crucial role in weddings. It is a testimony to royal Indian heritage of great precision and artistry. Jadau Kada: In Jadau Kada, emerald, ruby and pearls are embedded in pure gold. With its combination of Green Nagapadam on a gold plated base, Nagapadam Bangles best suited with ethnic wear Hence, the name Dasavatharam.Īshtalakshmi: In this bangle, the eight forms Goddesses Lakshmi have depicted. These bangles are worn on auspicious occasions.ĭasavatharam: The bangle depicts all ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu. Thick bracelet with green, blue or red stones are known as Palakka and it is popular in the Malabar region.

Palakka Kada: Kada otherwise known as Karas or bracelets is originated from Varanasi. In the traditional Vanki design, two parts lead up to the top of it from which drops a typical lotus-motif pendant. An effect of coiled snakes is seen in the gold work on either side in the lower part of Vanki.

Vanki, also known as Aaram or armlet is inlaid with rose-cut diamonds, cabochon rubies, and emeralds. It’s more to do with setting gemstones in gold jewellery. It’s polished to make it look more intricate. It can be precious or semi-precious depending on the stone used. Kundan necklaces are essentially glass based ones. Popular designs in Chettinad are:Ĭhetttinad Mango Mala, Poothala, Mullamuttu, Kashu Mala, Kasavu Mala, Bullet Mala, Layer Mala, Naga Designs, Sarvaiswarya Mala, Laxmi Mala, Ganapathi Mala Kundan Like in other traditional art and craft, Chettinad fashion is famous in gold jewellery as well. Chettinad NecklacesĬhettinad, the land of culture is perched on southern part of Tamilnadu. Emeralds were enormously popular in the Mughal era. These gems were a symbol of the opulence and dignity of the empire. The Timurids, ancestors of the Mughals, had begun the tradition of engraving titles and names on stones of outstanding quality and, along with diamonds and emeralds, large spinel beads were their favorite. The Mughal emperors were lovers of precious stones. In north India, it is known as Latkan or Laung while in western India it is known as Nathni. Nose ornaments have been of different types and it has different names in different parts of India. However, one of the most elegant is Nath of Maharashtra. There is a different type of nose ornaments available. This exquisite ornament is of diamonds set in flower-shaped clusters of pearls. Mukhuttis (nose rings) The origin of Mukhutti or nose-ring is from Maharashtra. Gold foil is used to set Polki stones with meenakari at the back. Jadau: Jadau is simply a way of using Kundan, Polki & Meenakari ornaments in an engraved setting. Plenty of designs are available in Jhumkas. Jhumkas: This ornament is an eternal favourite design earrings that are in vogue since years for a gorgeous look than can harmonize with any occasion. Thoda: It is another pattern of earring which is quite popular in Malabar area. While one particular design of a jhimki is all about ear studs in palakka (leaf), another type of jhimki is a gold-plated earring that has small dangling bells. It is seen as a part of temple jewellery. This traditional Kerala jewellery pattern generally was worn by the brides in Kerala. Jhimkis: It is a bell-shaped designer earring.
