Indian Jewellery

Jewellery of Assam
Assamese jewellery include the, jon biri, lokaparo, thuriya, jethi poti, doog doogi bana, , gaam kharu, keru, gal pata,…
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Glass Beads of Arunachal
Tribals are extremely fond of jewellery and ornaments. Coloured beads are often strung together as simple necklaces and worn around the neck.…
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Jewellery of Punjab
Women every where are known for their passion for ornaments. Hindu and Muslim women in Punjab fancy a silver chain of five…
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Jewellery of Orissa
The silver filigree work along with the tribal jewelry of Orissa has been a specialty for ages. Cuttack is the main hub for filigree work or…
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Jewellery of Madhya Pradesh
All time favorite lac jewellery is famous at Rewa and Indore. Goldsmiths make chokers, bead chains, ear rings and hair ornaments in…
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Jewellery of Haryana
Jewellery crafted in silver, bone and lac is very popular in Haryana. Designs in folk jewellery have been traditional and have followed…
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Jewellery of Maharashtra
Every ornament made in the traditional style has a local name. Gathla and Putalimal are the gold coins strung together to form a…
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Jewellery of Goa
Silver lac-combs, with the central flower designs set with a red gemstone, are extremely popular with the women of Goa.…
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Jewellery of Andhra
Glass bangles and beads of Papanaidupet in Chittor are beautifully made by the local artists in almost all the colorful shades. Gold…
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Jewellery of Himachal
The womenfolk of the mountains adorned with silver ornaments is a common site in the hills of Himachal. The silversmiths or…
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Jewellery of Manipur
Manipur is known for its gold and gold-plated jewellery. Beautifully designed old jewellery can be seen on display in the state museum.…
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Lac Jewellery of Rajasthan
Lac jewellery set with glass chatons is a popular item in Rajasthan and Jaipur city is the big centre for it. Bangles are considered very…
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Jewellery of West Bengal
Gold, precious stones, silver, brass and zinc alloys are the main metals used in the making of jewellery in…
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Patwa/Thread & Bead Craft of Rajasthan
This is a tribal craft which has a unique beauty in it self. The craftsperson’s of patwa tribes string the glass beads in the threads and…
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Pearl Jewellery of Andhra
In Tamil Nadu, jewellery is worn as a tradition and everyone is seen wearing some ornament or the oter. The ancient jewellery…
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Jewellery of Tamil Nadu
In Tamil Nadu jewellery has been traditionally worn and it is a rare person who will be seen without some ornament.…
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Jewellery of Jammu & Kashmir
he craftsmen of Jammu and Kashmir have over the years excelled in the art of making jewellery with stones, gold and silver. They…
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Jewellery of Rajasthan
Rajasthan is famous especially for silver ornaments. Each part of Rajasthan is known for its own distinct style of silver jewellery. The…
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Jewellery of Gujarat
Of the many forms of jewellery made in Gujarat, agate, silver and bead jewellery are among the most common. Ornaments such as…
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Minakari/Enamelling
Minakars belong to the Sonar or Soni caste of Kshatriyas and identify themselves with the name of Minakar or Verma. This is a…
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Silver Filigree Work
Minakars belong to the Sonar or Soni caste of Kshatriyas and identify themselves with the name of Minakar or Verma. This is a…
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Thewa/Gold Filigree on Glass
Thewa is a craft practised by a few craftsmen who specialise in the art of fusing filigreed gold sheets on to glass.…
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Glass Bead Craft of Gujarat
Popularly known as moti bharat, the bead work of Saurashtra is a ritual oriented craft and plays an important role in the life of women.…
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Agate Stone Craft
The existence of Agate mines at Ratnapur and Rajpipla date back to A.D. 77. Cambay is best known for shaping agate stones…
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Jewellery of Karnataka
A striking piece of jewellery worn in Karnataka is called the tulunad, which is a cast-brass two-part belt, having its top edged with…
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Lac Jewellery of Bihar
Lac is collected from forest and very commonly used for costume jewellery. In northern Bihar about one hundre…
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Jewellery of Delhi
Silver ware is made in Dariba in Chandni Chowk. Household utensils in every form and designs, plain as well as ornamental, are available here.…
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Jewellery of Meghalaya
The khasis and jaintias of Meghalaya are fond of Gold jewellery and coral bead necklaces. The thick string of red coral beads worn by…
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Jewellery of Sikkim
Jewelley in Sikkim is made in silver and gold, but the really famous product is the bangle made of seven…
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Jewellery of Tripura
In Tripura different regions of the state specialise in producing different tribal ornaments, depending on the ethnic character of the population.…
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Jewellery of Bihar & Jharkhand
Tribals wear a variety of jewellery made from natural resources and also from bell-metal and brass, especially anklets and bracelets.…
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Cane & Bamboo Ornaments
The north-eastern region of India is richest as far as production and use of cane and bamboo and its products is concerned. The…
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Terracotta Jewellery
Lean type of porous clay sourced from the beds of tanks is used for jewelry. The clay is then dried in the sun, crushed and finally put…
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Shell Craft of West Bengal
Conch craft of West Bengal has a close significane to the rich culture of its state. The newly wed bride…
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Hill Crafts of Darjeeling
The state of tea gardens has Lepchas as their true inhabitants. People from Nepal, Sikkim, Tibet, Bhutan…
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