INDIAN JEWELRY- A TRADITION IN INDIA

Foundation of jewelry in every state

There is great diversity in the tradition of jewelries that are available in India. This is because of India is a land of variety. Every state of India has a unique style of making jewelry. From east to west, north to south the variety differs but the grace of ornaments remains and retains its value. The tribal states of India have their own different style of making jewelry.

These jewelry styles in India are different in each and every state and are being differentiated by various regions, people and culture. The making of jewelry in India is considered as an art. Nowadays classical styles have being seeing a comeback with different brand names.

Let us have a look at the some of the famous styles of Indian jewelry. These are main states of India producing beautiful jewelry and ornaments in India though there and many more states producing Indian jewelry.

Delhi- Capital of India

The various styles of making and wearing jewelry were brought in India by mughals. They are in fashion till now. These styles are made keeping in focus the designs inspired from nature. The mughals jewelry is known to have jadau work and is being passed from hand to hand. Various things used in ornaments are birds, wines, leaves and flowers.

Rajasthan

Kundan is a semi opaque crystal that is being surrounded by metal leaf. They emboss gem stones especially Kinden’s to make beautiful jewelry. This was originated by mughals as mentioned above and now is a spatiality of artists of jaipur. This kind of jewelry is also known as kundan jadau.

Another form of Rajasthan jewelry is Meenakari. This is an art of fusing metals of different colors having layers. Most commonly layers are of colors green, blue and red.

There is a rare art of Rajasthan’s artists in which glass is surrounded by gold. This art is called theva. In this different color especially red, green and blue are used to make foils which are attached below the glass which highlights the gold and thus gives an amazing look of the ornament.

Gujarat

Broada city is famous in for producing jewelry having beautiful dull red copper finish. This kind of work is known as gheru style.

Guajarati’s also make ornaments from uncut diamonds. This jewelry is known as polka.

Bengal

Bengal is also a large manufacture of jewelry in India. They make designs and pattern using thin silver wires which are twisted among them to make jewelry. This kind of jewelry is known as filigree.

Andhra Pradesh and Orissa also make these types of jewelry.

Tamil nadu

Some jewelry consist of 22 carat gold and various precious and semi precious stones. This is the specialty of south Indians (Nagercoil). This type of jewelry is known as temple jewelry. Initially this jewelry was used to adore gods and goddesses in temple as the name tells. Now these are worn by dancers while performing. These deign and styles are nature inspired.

Everyone on this earth should have Indian jewelry. Do not think again and again when buying Indian jewelry. You should feel proud being an owner of Indian jewelry.

Most of the women on the earth would like to be embellished. This is the greatest charm for the Indian women. The use of Indian jewelry is a tradition from over 5000 years. The life of an Indian woman consists of a very large part of using Indian jewelry. The Indian jewelry has won the hearts of large number of people in the world. The Indian jewelry is known for its elegance, variety and expertise. It’s a perennial source of inspiration for many. Not only Indian women like to adore her but men’s also like this. History is an evidence of this. Indian jewelry is not only an ornament many these are in intact with it such as aesthetic essence and divinity.

The making of jewelry in India was introduced long before. This is not new for Indian culture. Since long times, the different style of making jewelry has set the Indian jewelry different from the world. The artists who make the jewelry had taken inspiration from the things around them and molded different things such as fruits, flowers, seeds, feathers, bones, teeth and animal claws into different beautiful ornaments. Every possible thing around them was turned into beautiful jewelry. These kinds of jewelry are still today worn by thousands of people beyond India. The excavations of various sites and various civilizations such as Mohenjo-Daro and Indus Valley are evidences of nice handmade ornaments.

Many of the metals such as silver, gold, brass, copper, precious and semi precious stones were transferred into many beautiful ornaments and jewelry articles. Most of the epics of India have shown there great love for jewelry. In third century B.C India was given the status of being a large manufacturer and exporter of gems, stones and various beautiful ornaments. History is the evidence of that jewelry is not only meant for the use by human beings but has been used to adore gods and goddesses, horses and elephants.

Types of Indian jewelry

India is a very large manufacturer and exporter of various ornaments made by various stones, gems and metals. The skill of making jewelry has been passed from one generation to other. There is a large variety in Indian jewelry and ornaments. The large amount of designs and patterns, Indian jewelry is being adored by large number of people all around the world. Everything available from tribal jewelry to metals such as silver, gold, pearls and shells have been embraced into Indian jewelry.

Indian jewelry has so many types that it can be worn in many parts of body of ours. A person can chose any of the ornaments that can enhance the beauty of the body.

Anklets, Armlets, Bracelets , Bangles , Chokers (gulband) , Earrings , Finger Rings , Maang tika , Mangalsutras , Nose pin , Nose ring , Necklaces , Pendants , Toe rings , Waist bands

There is a trend of wearing various types of exclusive Indian jewelry to be worn by Indian women on various occasions, weddings, festivals or any moment that makes them feel happy.