![]() Tribal Jewellery of Himachal Pradesh Himachal Pradesh is known for exquisite skills in silver craft. The Pahari women, till date are very fond of coin jewellery, as well as jewellery made of glass, beads, etc. Tribal jewellery is the trademark of this state. Tribal Jewellery of Kashmir The fancy silver necklace from Kashmir is noted for its big central pendant carrying embossed decoration, it has four cylindrical silver amulet boxes carrying unique levels of decoration. Tribal Jewellery of Ladakh The most recognizable ornament of women of Ladakh is an attractive headgear called ‘Perak’, studded with semi precious turquoise stones, covering the head like a cobra’s hood and tapering to a thin tail reaching down the back. The tribal jewellery of Ladakh mainly consists of fi (amber), churu (coral), yu (turquoise) and tiny seed pearls made into necklaces and earrings. Tribal Jewellery of Rajasthan The tribal Jewellery of Rajasthan is of high grade silver pendant from Rajasthan that has nicely embossed decoration on the front side. The pendant being struck by a black cotton cord weighs a good 31 gram. Banjaras of Rajasthan are known for their colorful jewellery as much as their costumes. The unique element of distinction is the use of shells, beads, chains and metal mesh that make amulets, anklets, bangles, bracelets look rustic and earthy. This article is a stub. You can enrich by adding more information to it. Send your Write Up to content@indianetzone.com |