Every region has their quintessential style when it comes to jewellery and Uttarakhand is no different. Kumaoni or Garhwali weddings of the ethnic communities in Uttarakhand are very simple, although the various rites and rituals before, during and after the wedding are quite intricate. The traditional bride dons the typical Ghaghra-Pichora. The Pichora is perhaps the only part of the entire bridal attire that looks completely different and is a rich legacy that is passed on throughout generations. The Pichora has utmost importance in a Kumaoni wedding and is akin to what a khara dupatta means to a Hyderabadi bride. The Pichora is traditionally hand-made as is dyed with vegetable colors after which it is printed by hand. There are only two colors that are used in the Pichora – red and saffron. The red color stands for energy and conjugal life, while the saffron represents all the holy and worldly elements. The combination of these two colors brings in good luck to the bride for her married life ahead. Gold and silver jewellery forms part of daily attire of womenfolk of this region who like to wear ornaments of big sizes that stand out. The goldsmiths of Uttaranchal have retained the authenticity of their designs. Traditionally ornaments made in gold and silver were over laid in brass to improve longevity of the precious metal. The famous nose ring is an important ornament in the hills which is given to the bride on her wedding day by her maternal uncle mama. Hasli, worn around the neck, are made of silver and gold and has beads around it which can be changed according to their attire. Bullack is a form of nose ring which is worn in the centre of the nostrils. Murkhelai, a form of ear ring, has fixed colour hanging beads i.e red and white which vary in size depending on the comfort and budget. The women of Uttaranchal have many holes pierced in their ears and are often seen wearing many earrings Some of the utrrakhand jewelry pictures shared by friends of Demure Drapes...
Posted on: Mon, 07 Jul 2014 06:52:54 +0000
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