Thread by @SoniaGurnani19

1)Jewellery has been an integral part of #indianculture for many years & is worn for every occasion.
Indian Jewellery can be traced back over 5k yrs to the Indus Valley civilization, where it was crafted with less sophisticated techniques than today @narendramodi
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2)Kundan Jewellery
Kundankari is prevalent in Rajasthan& Gujarat known as 'Jewllery of Royals'involves making holes in the precious metal, engraving the gems& stones,setting them in these holes perfectly. It's made of solid metal & stuffed with Lac.@LevinaNeythiri @vanitajain21

3)Lac Jewellery
Lac is the natural resin used as a stuffing in ornament.Made of bright colors&shine coz of glass work on them. Art Frm Rajasthan- Lac gives positive impression & good fortune.Heating of the things to be stuffed, mixing them by kneading &making dough-like substance

4)Meenakari Jewellery
Meenakari work is done reverse side of Kundan ornament & used frm both sides.This art frm Rajasthan was frm Raja Mansingh days where in artisans came frm Lahore. It involves the skillful pouring of the color on engraved designs or grooves. @priyasethibjp

5)Pachchikam Jewellery
Pachchikam jewellery gives crude &rugged looks, is pretty fragile in nature. Originated frm kuch , Gujarat.Gujarati word “Pachchigar” meaning a goldsmith.Made using soft shimmery metals platinum or (now) silver adding glass beads & semiprecious metals.

6)Navratan Jewelleryl
Name signifies, this art requires the inclusion of nine types of ratnas or stones- Diamond, Topaz, Emerald, Ruby, Garnet, Coral, Sapphire & Pearl. Believed to be associated with various planets, all these stones are known to give power in sm or the other way

7) Jadau Jewellery
This art came in India by the Mughals.Precious or semi-precious stones, beads & crystals are embedded in gold with complete precision & craftsmanship.Prevalent in Rajasthan, Gujarat & Kutch regions.invloves designing engraving melting filling and enamelling .

8)Filigiri Jewellery
Intricate designs of Filigiri jewellery belongs to Odisha & parts of Andhra Pradesh.Known for delicate designs tht r made by bending vry thin wires tht are hammered number of times for thin look.Filigiri art is used - show-pieces,brooches,pendants& hair-pins.

9)Tribal Jewellery
Art of tribal grps in India,frm available sources like animal teeth, stones,sea shells,clay& bones.The Banjaras-Rajasthan,Tribe Bastar-Madhya Pradesh,Tribe Karka Gallong-Arunachal Pradesh, the Garo, Khasi &Jaintia tribals,Jarawa tribe-Andamans& Bhutias- Sikkim.

10)Polki Jewelry
Polki is rough,uncut diamonds paired with gold &other gemstones. Diamonds aren’t polished to sparkle & it’s raw look gives Polki jewelry expensive ,distinct &notable types,when crafted properly.India original source of diamonds, historical dating back 3,000 yrs.

11)Jali Jewelry
Jali jewelry is exquisite metalwork with metal mesh.Word Jali refers type of stone carvings found in Indian architecture, which feature elaborate& detailed stone filigree-like designs 1st drawn on metal then cut out using a small saw,polished to be lustrous &shiny

12)Thewa
Back to16th century,Thewa art is popular in Rajasthan &Gujarat. Infusing the audacious lustre of 23K gold with festive vibrant beads, this design was first made by a Pratapgarhia goldsmith Nathu Lal Sonewal. Soon after, by Maharaja Sumant Singh, where it flourished.

13)Victorian
Influenced by European style jewels brought &adorned by British invaders,Victorian style jewels made by gold, platinum or silver& decorated with inexpensive garnets, corals& other available materials. Bears an inimitable but inexpensive Anglo-Indian charm @Sapna_3

14)Gamkharu &Motabiri
Assamese jewellery is inspired frm its flora, fauna, wildlife & musical instruments.Gamkharu is a bangle made with gold polish that has lovely floral designs. Motabiri is drum-shaped necklace that was originally worn by men but now is worn by women, too.

15)Paasa (Maang tika)
Headgear worn in Uttar Pradesh is simple dangling design chandelier/ layered piece Bridal accessory rests on 6th chakra- representing 3rd eye -power of soul, Sm wear hanging on centre of forehead- one’s ability to control emotions& power of concentration.

16)Bihar- Hansuli
Bihar’s traditional jewellery too is a work of art.Hansuli a gold/ gold-plated necklace has an appearance of a thick band wrapped around neck.Dhokra tribes are famous for designing Hansulis. Kamarbands, adorning waist. -designs including chains & bells.

17)Jammu & Kashmir- Dejhoor
The serene land of Jammu- Kashmir has traditional jewellery that’s befitting of its beauty.Dejhoor is traditional earring worn by brides at wedding. This has long pair of gold earrings that hang on thin gold threads and pass through the ear.@sinha2300

18)Tamil Nadu- Temple
Kanchipuram silk sarees r complimented by temple jewellery. Derives name frm that,such jewellery adorned idols of gods &goddesses.Ottiyanam-gold waist belt bears designs of Goddess Lakshmi. Pullaku is a delicate gold nose ring which is centrally placed.

19)Casket or Jewelry box
It is a container that is usually smaller than a chest & in past were typically decorated.
It could be of any material like wood , metal, plastic etc.
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Friends pl feel free to share your or ur loved one's pics with precious / semiprecious jwellery.
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