Traditional Ornaments In Haryana


 
 
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Traditional Ornaments of Haryana

Ornaments Of Haryana

The common ornaments were small earrings of gold or silver, necklaces called Kathla by Jats and mala by Banias, bracelets and gold chains of several strings were worn on special occasions like marriages and only richer people could afford them. The ornaments are usually made of gold and silver. The main items include haar (necklace), hansli (heavy bangles) made of silver, jhalra (long hanging string of gold mohars or silver rupees), karanphul and bujni of gold and dandle of silver for the ears. The finger-rings plain and ornamented have different names. The large nose-ring is called nath.

  • Haryana is well - known for its jewellery, crafted in silver, gold bone and lac. Folk jewelry follows traditional designs which have remained unaltered.
  • Techniques of ornamentation like repurpose, chase, filigree and enameling are common here.
  • People in Haryana wear ornaments as per their tradition, rituals, beliefs and lifestyle
  • Ornaments Worn on Feet

  • Payal It is also called Payjeb, Ramjhol, etc. It produces a tinkling sound and is worn on the ankle.
  • Tanka It is made up of silver and round in shape. It sounds sweetly.
  • Aawla It is silver or golden ornament worn on the ankle.
  • Kadi and Chalakde These are ring shaped Silver ornament. These are worn in foot above the ankle.
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