Hip belt or waist chain is worn to hold the clothing and provides a slimmer waist appearance and larger hips. The tight belt around the waist further accentuated the hips of the wearer as in South Indian culture large hips were a sign of prosperity of the women's clan.
The hip chain or waist belt is know in different names in different parts of India. This
shows the importance given to it in all the culture. Kamarband or Oddiyanam or Vaddanam
come in latest design and antique models.
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Indian craftsman create innumerable variety of ornaments in gold of a high degree of brilliance and workmanship. One of the master pieces is the waist belt.Peacocks, flowers, buds and leaves, images of gods and goddess are intermingle in riotous profusion, but in perfect symmetry.
The Kamarband was originally worn by royalty, noble waist of elite baroness in India as well as in South Asia. This waist ornaments was made up of gold with precious stones are bejeweled in it. Only the very skilled craftsman could design and create a waist belt.
Gradually waist belt or Vaddanam is an integral part of South Indian bride. Now days it is made in made in different kinds of metal, plated with gold or silver. It is worn both as a style statement and display of wealth.
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Classical dancers of Bharatnatyam, Kuchupudi and Kathak include it as part of their dance jewellery.
The Kamarband or waist belt holds the dancers attire in place. It is worn tightly around the hip and tied with a string. While dancing it helps the dancers costume to be held in place.
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