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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1 gm Gold Jewelry In India

Price of gold is raising every days. But we Indians are crazy about jewelry. The answer is 1 gm gold plated sets. Not expensive and at the same time these traditional ornaments retain the authentic look and feel. Bangles, kada, necklace sets, earrings, choker...name it and you got it in gold plate.

For weddings in India, party, temple visits..these ornaments are safe and do not tarnish. Especially the traditional malas, jhumkas, chokers, kadas are truly eye catching.

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Peacock Design India Indian Ornaments

Peacock has always fascinated many Indian designers.Every colour of the bird is a metaphor.
Like the peacock neck (mayil kalluthu) in South India is means the distinct double blue shade.

Peacock eye is indicates the colours on the peacock feather. Each feather contains an eye and that colour combination is very distinct.

Bracelets, earrings, necklace sets, chokers, pendents. You name and the peacock can be depicted on it.

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Bridal Jewelry Sets worn in India

Jewelry and brides are synonyms in India. The amount of jewelry a bride wears or let us say carries is astounding. And there are also simple bridal jewelry sets. But the most popular are bridal ornaments with stones, kudan sets and bridal jewelry with kemp stones. A standard Indian set for the bride is

1 Long Necklace
1 Short Necklace
1 Hip Chain (Waist Belt)
1 Head Set (with the sun and moon)
1 Earring set
1 Hair to Earring Chain
1 Hair Clip
2 Nose Studs
2 Bangles
2 Armlets

We can add much more to this collection. All these sets are available in our store
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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

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.