Indian Handicraft : jewelry

Indian jewelry is famous for their beauty, perfection and rich elegance. Highly skilled and expert Indian craftsmen have been using a variety of metals to churn out artistic wonders. In India the ornaments are made practically for every part of the body. Such a variety of ornaments bears the testimony to the excellent skills of the jewellers in India. The range of jewelry in India varied from religious one to purely aesthetic one. jewelry was crafted not just for humans but also for the gods, ceremonial elephants and horses. The craft of jewelry was given a royal patronage right from the ancient times. The rajas and maharajas vied with each other to possess the most exquisite and the most magnificent pieces of jewelry.They are usually embellished with precious stones in metals like:

1. Silver
2. Platinum
3. Diamond
4. Precious and semi-precious stones
5. Wooden

Anklets are an important part of women's adornment in the Indian culture thaugh they have also been found in other ancient cultures of Egypt and Middle East. Anklets are a part of ornamentation of a and has great spiritual and social significance They are worn around the ankle. They are embellished with carvings and other fine artistry that can be done on metal. Earlier they were made of silver or brass but their popularity has made the manufacturers try out other metals and experiment with traditional and contemporary designs.

Bangles are typically bracelets that are made without clasps or closures. They can be elegantly worn singly or in bunches. The importance attached to bangles by a married woman is almost paranoic. Along with gold, glass bangles are considered a symbol of the well-being of her husband abd sons in certain communities. These days, Bangle bracelet are now worn by fashion conscious young girls with as much style as their mothers and grandmothers wore as part of ritual and tradition. With bold flashes of color and wonderful motifs like anchors and flowers, the bangles are perfect accessories to spruce up any outfit

Brooches are ornaments available in various forms, with a tongue, pin, or loop for attaching it to a garment. Dexterous Indian craftsmen have been creating spellbinding range of ornate brooches that have gained lot of importance as major items of export, worldwide. Manufacturers of jewelry have been constantly using different metals to churn out beautiful brooches in both traditional and swanky designs. Considered as timeless symbols of beauty, the brooches are crafted by skilled Indian artisans who are experts in grooming the metal beautifully.

Necklace refers to any continuous band or chain, worn around the neck as an ornament. They are made in variegated designs and distinct styles that have been brought forth to the international markets by Indian manufacturers. The Indian jewelry industry is marked by diversity and an endless choice of designs.
Exquisite necklaces as costume jewelry items are highly popular among the fashion conscious generation of today. Embedded with luxurious beads, glitters and other decorative accessories, necklaces are made in a variety of metals like:

1. Brass
2. EPNS
3. Aluminium
4. Leather
5. Shell
6. Wood
7. Horn

Pearls are for purity, pearls are for perfection. White pearls are the symbol of elegance and beauty and peace. They represent moon and are valued next to diamond. Pearls are obtained from the mollusks. They are formed in a wide range of colors. Mollusks, marine or freshwater, have a soft body and a hard shell. Although all mollusks can produce pearls , they are still rare. The technique of cultured pearls has made this gem more common. The pearls are made of aragonite and conchiolin, the material mollusk shells are made of. The naturally formed pearls are of different shapes and sizes. Round is the rarest shape. These generally depend on the species of mollusk and the time it took to form. They need not necessarily be white but range from, golden, purple to pink and cream. Even black pearl can be found but usually amongst the cultured ones.The common feature remains its glow and luster due to reflection of light.

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