Tribal Jewellery of West Indian States

Tribal Jewellery of West Indian States

Ornaments and jewellery is an integral part of every West Indian tribal woman’s life.

Tribal jewellery in India is quite rich. Each tribe has kept its unique style of jewellery intact even now. There is jewellery for each and every occasion, for age as well as region. Tribals of western India will always be adorned with chunky jewellery that accentuates their beauty. Jewellery that is made of bone, wood, clay, shells and crude metal, by tribals, is not only attractive, but also holds a distinct rustic charm.

Tribal Jewellery of Gujarat
Gujarat is a state that has its own, exclusive way of ornamentation. The armlet, though found to be worn by some tribal women in Gujarat as well, has a special association with ornamentation in Rajasthan. Kunbi women wore a mass of heavy ornaments as they believed that whatever is worn must be seen.

Tribal Jewellery of Maharashtra
In Maharashtra, there is a big change in the way tribal women use jewellery. The tribal jewellery of this region is the major attraction. The adornment fashioned from flowers, leaves, stones of creepers are unbelievably charming, shells, seeds and berries being the most celebrated.

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