Traditional Nethi Chutti / Maang Tikka

Nethi Chutti in Original temple jewellery. Available at  www.vadaamalar.com

Nethi Chutti are a very typically South Asian accessory, worn by women on their wedding day. Ancinent Hindu culture describes that the maang tikka is not just an adornment but it is a symbol of uniting the male and female for the rest of their life. www.vadaamalar.com/chutti

Original green kemp stones Maang Tikka Chutti...click to purchase

The chutti or tikka is traditionally worn in the parting or any other hairdo. Also known as the tikka bindi it dips onto the forehead and gives an alluring look.

Red stones traditional Vaku Chutti...click here to purchase

Nethi Chutti / Mang tikkas are beautiful can be in gold, silver, peals, gems, and temple jewellery stones.

Original temple jewellery tikka chutti ...click here to purchase

Elegant single chutti tikka

A simple maang tikka can be worn for a religious or festive occasion which goes well in sync with gorgeous looking lehengas, saris or salwar suits.

Real kemp stones temple ornaments...click here for purchase

Traditional Nethi Chutti has a chandran and suryan on either side accompanies the center tikka in a most enchanting fashion. Also called suryaprabha and chandraprabha thse ornaments given here not only make the bride beautiful but also bring her health, safety and luck according to ancient Hindu beliefs.

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The Andhra Wedding – Pellikutru

The Andhra Wedding – Pellikutru

Andhra Pradesh had a virtual monopoly in the global jewelry industry till 1826 (founding of the diamond mines in Rhodisia - Africa) and eight of the 10 most valuable jewelry pieces on earth today trace their history back to Andhra Pradesh. The traders were into diamond mining, pearl harvesting and jewelry traditions to form an impressive fashion tradition that has stood the test of time. The ancient Golconda mine is the mother of the numerous legendary gems such as the Koh-i-Noor and Hope Diamond.

The art of making fine jewellery is influenced by the great historic past of the land. The pearls of Hyderabad are also very famous. The pearl market developed near the Char Minar in Hyderabad was given the impetus by the Nizam of Hydearabd. Jewellery made of Hyderabad pearls is very popular.

Ornaments made of Hyderabad pearls is very popular. Ornaments such as Vaddanna, Aravaanke, Kasula- haram, Buttalu which are made of gold and precious stones, is known for its artistic tradition and beauty.

Nakshi model jewellery. Such is the skill of Indian jewellers that with time, the real flowers and leaves inspired them to recreate the gifts of nature in gold and silver.

Vaddanam, Kadiyam, Gajula, Kanta Abushanam, Mukku Podaka, Papidi Billa are often part of Andhara wedding trousseau along with the Mangala Sutra.