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beautiful ornaments area fashioned by gold and silversmiths.
Jewels
have been thought to possess
qualities that elevate them from being mere articles
of adornment. Jewels are believed to possess attributes
that protect the wearer from evil spirits. Gold and
silver jewellery has more and more elaborately embellished
with precious stones and enamelling. The kundan work
of Gujarat and Rajasthan. Delhi and Jaipur are known
for meenakari, the enamel work on gold.
Theva of Rajasthan is an extremely fine work. Cuttack
,Orissa, attardans or rosewater sprinklers, bowls
and decorative animal and bird, especially peacock
figures are some of the articles made in the filigree
technique. Jewellery of Ladakh consists of amber,
coral, turquoise and tiny seed pearls made into necklaces
and earrings. Perak is a fascinating ornament of this
region. Motifs of the sun, moon, naga or serpent and
images of deities are predominant in the jewellery
of the southern states. The folk and tribal jewellery
of India is so varied, both in materials used, which
include lac, glass, shells and beads. Kashmir, Himachal
Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan and the tribal zones in
central, eastern and southern India are renowned for
ornaments in silver and a particular type of white
metal, an alloy of copper or tin and pewter, that
imitates silver. |
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