Do you agree that marriages have changed a lot with the passing of time?
Yeah, these days, marriages are a huge celebration and have incorporated the use of technology as well.
However, what has not changed even a bit in this age of technology are the traditions of people. In fact, South Indian Traditional jewellery still holds a high stature among brides and is one of the identities of a married woman.
Wish to get more information on traditional South Indian bridal jewellery?
Here are some of the most popular bridal jewellery products from Southern India that offer a great appearance to women on their special day:
Mangalsutra
A mangalsutra is an important part of bridal jewellery and this is considered an identity of a married woman in India.
Mangalsutras are named differently according to the regions in South India and are mostly offered to the married woman by her husband during the wedding ceremony.
Vanki
Vanki is a kind of armlet that is worn by a bride or relatives of the bride on the upper arm.
It is a unique piece of jewellery that can be made up of precious metals such as gold and silver and can have pearls, gemstones, and semi-precious stones studded on it. A Vanki can also be adorned with intricate designs to offer a royal look to the bride.
Nath
Nath is another name for a kind of nose ring and this form of jewellery is usually round in shape, occurring in various sizes and designs.
Nath is attached to a chain that goes around the ear and this is usually made up of gold, studded with precious stones or pearls. This ornament actually adds to the elegance and glamour of the bride’s look.
Oddiyanam
Oddiyanam is a kind of waist belt that is made up of gold and silver and is worn by the bride over her wedding dress.
This ornate waist belt is crafted with intricate designs and can be narrow or broad, based on the choice of the bride. It can contain gemstones and enamel work as well to offer it a great appearance.
Toe Rings
Toe rings are again a mark of married women and are worn by brides only after their wedding. Toe rings are small pieces of jewellery, usually made up of silver, but can have precious and semi-precious gemstones studded on them.
Besides, toe rings now arrive in various colours to match the appearance of the dress of a bride.
Maang Tikka
Maang Tikka is also known by various names according to the South Indian states and these are an important part of the accessories of a South Indian bride.
Maang tikka is a kind of long chain that extends from the back of the head to the front. It has a pendant attached to the chain and it rests on the forehead of the bride. This pendant could be made up of gold and silver and could have some interesting designs.
Bangles and Kadaas
Brides love to adorn their arms and wrists with beautiful, multicoloured bangles and kadaas that can be made up of precious, semi-precious and non-precious materials. Kadaas are usually heavier and for brides, they are usually made up of gold. They can be studded with precious stones as well.
Temple Jewellery
One of the most popular forms of jewellery for South Indian brides is temple jewellery which is made up of intricate designs that draw inspiration from ancient South Indian temples. Temple jewellery includes temple necklaces, earrings, armlets and waist belts etc. They can be extremely heavy and pretty costly as well.
So traditional South Indian bridal jewellery includes the above popular products and they can vary in size, shape, structure, design, and material according to the state they come from. Which bridal jewellery is your favourite product among these?
