Traditional And Famous Jewellery Of Northern India

 

Jammu and Kashmir offer it all: snow-covered mountains, skiing, lovely green orchards, shimmering lakes, and extravagantly gorgeous culture.

With its majestic beauty, enchanted calm, and rich cultural traditions, Jammu and Kashmir has a wealthy and powerful cultural heritage of fine craftmanship among its inhabitants, resulting in handicrafts, particularly traditional jewellery, that are well-known internationally.

Few traditional pieces of jewellery of Jammu & Kashmir:

Semi-precious Gems:

Jammu and Kashmir, dubbed as India's jewellery crown, has its distinct style of accessorising with jewellery. Jammu & Kashmir's jewellery is meticulously crafted and necessitate skilful artistry. Semi-precious gemstones such as gemstones, diamonds, agates, and amethyst are found in Srinagar. Jewellery from Jammu and Kashmir is encrusted with beautiful stones, which adds to the decorations' aesthetic value.

Kashmiri clothing and jewellery are well-known not just in India, but also around the world. Every year, a large number of tourists visit Jammu and Kashmir, and those who do are charmed by the region's traditional costumes, jewellery, and traditions.

Gold and Silver Jewellery:

Gold and silver jewellery are common in Jammu and Kashmir. Because the methodology for producing gold and silver jewellery is historic and conventional, Jammu and Kashmir's jewellery has a distinct look that is challenging to imitate.

Kundala:

Kundalas are a type of round earring worn by the inhabitants of Jammu and Kashmir's remote areas.

Nupura:

In Jammu, these are the anklets carried by local ladies.

Chaunk Phool:

The ladies of Rajouri district wear chaunk phool, a silver cap or headpiece. Under the mantilla, it is placed on the head.

Famous and traditional Kashmiri Jewellery:

Head Jewellery

Kashmiri head jewellery comes in two varieties: Jiggni and Tikka. This is carried on the forehead and come in a variety of shapes, including triangle, hemispheric, and round. These are trimmed with dangling pearls and gold leaves and fashioned of gold and silver.

Ear Jewellery:

Check out the identity of the renowned Kashmiri earrings, including everything you need to know regarding them, beneath!

Bala: Bala is adorned with a turquoise crystal that hangs from a border of gold leaves and balls.

Alkahor: Alka-hor is a sort of ear jewellery that lays either over-ear and is joined by a cord that runs over the head. It is among the oldest and very famous Kashmiri jewellery designs.

Alchor: Females in Kashmir wear Alchor with authentic Kashmiri attire.

Deji-hor: Deji-hor is unique and religious Kashmiri earrings that drop from a silk thread or even a gold chain and travel through perforations drilled at the upper end of the earlobes. Deji-hor is among the most well-known and often worn Kashmiri bridal jewellery types, represents Kashmiri females' married status and is predominantly worn by Kashmiri Pandit females.

Atta Hor: Another earpiece that is an essential component of the Kashmir jewellery wedding outfit is the Atta Hor. It is joined by a golden chain that runs over the head and drapes over the ears of Kashmiri Pandit married ladies on either side of the head.

Kanadoor: The Kanadoor is a gold and silver door adorned with red, green, and margarite. It is most commonly worn by young females.

Kana-vaji: Kana-vaji earrings are encrusted with little pearls and are a type of Kashmiri earring. Kana-vaji is worn by ladies on a routine as a symbol of matrimony.

Necklaces:

 In Kashmir, necklaces are typically triangle shaped pendants composed of silver and gold hanging on a black string.

Halaqband: The Halaqband is a piece of beautiful choker jewellery with mirrors, rubies, emeralds, and other valuable stones adorning it. It consists of interlocking components kept together by a thread.

Jewellery for the wrist:

Gunus: Gunus is a gold and silver bangle with a thick design. Both ends are engraved with a snake or a lion head.