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.

 

Indian Bridal Jewelery/Ornaments

Wedding ceremony is probably the most memorable occasion in one’s life. Everyone likes to make these wedding day ceremonies very special for the wedding couples as well as those who are invited the occasion. The bride is the center of all attraction and she remains focused all the day. The bridal jewelry is an innate part of her wedding dress. The bride adorns herself with different types of cosmetics, but the actual attraction comes only when she puts on her bridal jewelry. Undoubtedly this fashionable bridal jewelry is an asset for the newlywed bride that she preserves all through her life.

 

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A Bride’s wedding trousseau is incomplete without jewelry. Beautiful jewelry worn by the Bride gives a complete Indian Bridal look. These jewelries are worn by the accompaniment to the bridal dress. Attractive and astonishing Kemp stone jewelry gives the bride a remarkable look. The Bridal jewelry set consists of Long and short necklace, waist(hip) chain, head set, earring set, hair to earring set, hair clip, nose stud, bangles, armlets. Designs include small motifs such as Lotus, Mango, Peacock, Swans, etc.

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In India, jewelry is designed to match the costume. The theme of its design as well as the color of the jewelry is taken into consideration while embellishing. To make jewelry more attractive, it is topped by various types of stones and Kemp. Traditionally, Indian jewelry has been made of heavy and voluminous gold pieces, but recently jewelry made of silver other metals has become quite popular among people.

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Weddings are rich in customs and the Kemp and stone-encrusted Mangamalai (garland of mangoes) symbolises abundance, the traditional armlet Vanki  ensures no part of the bride's arm is lack of jewel, and the Shringar patti (head ornament) - set with deep-red precious stones and pearls - will transform a demure bride into an elegant princess.

 

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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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