Stunning Ear Ornaments Made of Precious Metal and Stones
One of the pleasures of visiting India lies in observing the multitude of different regional traditions with regards to costumes, textile styles and ornamentation. Tamil women have a practice of...
View ArticleThe Most Ancient and Elegant Attire for Women
The sari is the traditional female attire of India. Despite the availability of various modern outfits, saris remain one of the favorite dresses of Indian women. The market for saris continues to reach...
View ArticleThe Brahmin Way of Wearing A Saree
Indian women have a tradition of wearing four to nine yards of seamless woven fabric draped over the shoulder and wrapped around the body in various styles. The length of cloth is commonly known as a...
View ArticleDot that Signifies the Third Eye and is Believed to Retain Energy
Pottu is a traditional decoration worn on the forehead by Indian women. It is an auspicious adornment for Hindu women and girls marked between the eyebrows. It is called by different names such as...
View ArticleThe Traditional Gift from A Bridegroom to His Bride
The mangalyam holds special place for women in India, especially Tamil Nadu. It is considered as one of important ornaments in a married woman’s life, which remains on her neck throughout her lifetime....
View ArticleBangles – Breathtaking Bracelets in Myriad Colors and Materials
Bangles are traditional ornaments worn by the Indian women, especially after marriage. It is a tradition among Indian women to wear bangles, as it is considered auspicious and has traditional value in...
View ArticleTimeless Chandbalis Get A Modern Twist
Planning to buy some jewellery? Try Chandbalis created by adornologist and jewellery designer Varuna D Jani, who describes her collection as “a combination of regal past mixed well with contemporary...
View ArticleThe Kanchipuram Saree: A Stunning Drape Crafted from Woven Silk and Gold Threads
Sarees are an integral part of Tamilnadu and it is one of the important aspects during the celebrations, weddings and festivals. Indian sarees look beautiful with their multiple hues and textures....
View ArticleThe Science Behind Wearing of Toe Rings
The wearing of toe ring (மெட்டி/கணையாழி) is highly practiced among the married women in India, especially in Tamilnadu. It is a tradition and a symbol, like Thaali or Sindhur, to identify married women...
View ArticleJute? Jewelry from a Plant.
Eco-friendliness has gradually entered the arena of jewelry products and accessories. Along with the fact that some types of metal jewelry have an adverse effect on the skin, this has led to the...
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