Saturday, April 16, 2011

Braid Hair Temple Kemp Jewelry




The kemp hair jewelry is a very exclusive collection of South India. When worn by the bride it gives a truly ethnic Indian feel. These are also worn by the Bharatanatyam Kuchupudi dancers.
During festivals or important occasions young girls can be seen wearing them, to make sure all eyes are on them :-). To purchase them visit www.vadaamalar.com

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Mogul Kudan Jewelry Set






These bridal designer mogul sets are in vogue today. Bollywood has taken a fancy to these sets and many Indian brides can be seen wearing them. They come studded with stones and beads.



Although traditions have changed over the thousands of years since the beginning of Indian culture, jewelry remains an integral part of religious, regional, and social life.

Kundan jewellery received great patronage during the Mughal era and the most beautiful pieces were created in those times.

Lately designers have started using uncut diamonds/ colored glass or crystals as embellishments in sarees, lehengas and accessories like handbags and shoes. This is called as it involves embroidery with stones set in metal surround and looks similar to Kundan jewellery.





Saturday, December 11, 2010

Kerala Jewelry





Traditional Kerala jewelry consist of kasu mala, palakka mala, ela mala, manga mala, Mullamottu maala, Poothaali, Ashta Laxmi, etc. Matching bangles and earrings are popular now days. Cream coloured saree or mundu is worn by the women.

These Indian jewelry are made in pure gold, gold plated or imitation. For weddings, festivals and special occasions necklaces, malas and chains are mandatory to be worn on the saree. This kind of traditional jewelry of South India is mostly done in gold colour with red and green enamel.

The kaasu mala is small coins arranged in a necklace. Paalaka maali is made up of leaf like patterns. Similarly the manga mala is small mango shaped designs arranged together.



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Sunday, December 5, 2010

Multi Coloured Metal Bangles






The chatter of bangles on a womens hand is the music for any Indian occasion. During wedding and festivals is heard even more loudly. They come in hundreds of colour. Now a days even in different shapes. Exact colour combination's to match the attire. From the tiny little hands of a kid to that of XXXL size hand , these bracelets are made to suit everyone. Bangles suit salwar kameez, lehenga choli and any traditional attire.

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Saturday, November 27, 2010

Nose Pins and Nose Studs in India



Nose pins are trendy as well as traditional in India. In the last century a married women must have a pierced nose. Now times have changed and many women do not pierce their nose. Then how to wear a nose pin? The new type of pins come with a 'S' shaped wire which slides through the flare of the nose and it has to be pressed in place. They come in very elegant designs and shapes.

Monday, November 22, 2010

Kada Bangles/Bracelets





Kada bracelets are wide bangles with screw type opening. They have intricate designs on them. These bangles are also studded with pearls, precious and semi-precious stones. Gold or gold palted these Indian bangles are very beautiful and easy to wear. A grand salwar kameez or saree attier is not complete without bangles or bracelets. For more varieties check our
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Monday, November 15, 2010

Jhumki Earrings




Junkis or Jimkis are earring with hangings. They are adorned with pearls and stones. Gives the very traditional appearance.

Most of them are done in flower pattern. Traditional sets also come in peacock, mango and leaf patterns.