Rajisthan Jewelry The women take pride in their traditional jewelry and Rajasthani womenfolk cherish their heritage.

The pieces of jewelry are often heirlooms and passed down in families.

The Rakhri, Bindi and Borla are the main head ornaments of the women of the state.

Besides these, they use an assortment of jeweled pins, clips and hair brooches.

The Nath is a nose ring that holds a very important place in the woman’s adornments.

It is considered auspicious and worn on every joyous occasion.

The Karanphool Jhumka (a bell shaped earring), Toti (parrot shaped earring), Lathan (grape) and Pipal Patti (heart shaped ornament) are the most common earrings worn by Rajasthani women.

Necklaces are of varied types but the favorites are the Chandan Haar, the Mohanmala, the Champakali, the Adah, the Mohrun, the Tussi, the Jugnu and the Hansli.

Rajasthani women adorn their arms with a bewildering range of amulets, bracelets, bangles and rings.

Baju Bandh, Gokhru, Bala, Kada, Chuda and Hathpol are common bangles and bracelets while the Arsi, a ring is considered a must have for the newly wed bride.

Toe rings such as Anvat and anklets such as Jhanjhar or Pajeb are owned by almost every woman.

Other favored ornaments include the Timaniyan, Gajra and Jod.