Toe rings have been worn by women for in the past century as a symbol of tradition. 

However today toe rings are more of a fashion statement than cultural ornament. 

Traditionally a small ring was worn on the second toe of the left foot to indicate a married status. The reason may be it is the longest toe and thus the easiest toe to put a ring on and stay without being connected to anything else. Nowdays ToeRings(Metti) are available in many ornate designs.

 It is called bichiya  in Hindi, jodavi(जोडवी) in Marathi, Mettelu (మెట్టెలు) in Telugu, Metti in Tamil (மெட்டி), Kaalungura in Kannada.

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Baju Band / Vanki /Armlet

Baju Band Online - Baju Band - Vanki - Armlet
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Arm Vanki---called as Arm band or armlet in english,bajuband in hindi.

Baju-band is a highly feminine, elegant and majestic jewellery piece worn. Also known as Vanki in the South of India, this armlet  is worn around the upper arm.

In South Indian Weddings, Vanki plays an important role in the bridal ornament.

It adds an elegant touch when worn with traditional attires such as sarees or lehnga choli in formal occasions and weddings.

Armlet is an ornament that is usually worn around the arm, especially the upper arm. In India, armlets are popularly known as `Baju Bandh'.

Baju Bandhs are the traditional forms of jewellery that is considered sensitively trendy even today.
Studded with precious or semi-previous stones they come in numerous designs. Pure gold, silver or imitation pieces are available in the market.

 
In prehistoric times, both men and women used to were armlets to prettify themselves. Armlets are usually made of crude metal in shapes of creepers, snakes, and crocodiles. The baju bands are studded with precious, semi precious or kemp stones.

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It is fashionable today to wear mugappu or side pendant. It was introduced in the small screen serials. These small side pendants are hooked to the regular chain with rings. Mugappu come in gold and micro gold plated metals. These traditional ornaments are studded with precious or semi-previous stones. Thali chain can also have a mugappu on one side.

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