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Evolution Of Indian Jewellery
Jewellery is always considered as a part of the Indian custom and tradition, no matter how modern we are! Knowing the evolution of India jewellery is as interesting as knowing the history of our country.
It is more than a piece of ornament when we come to know about the history and evolution of the extraction, designing and techniques.
There are many sources that will help us know about the evolution of Indian jewellery. It is clear that jewellery has been classified into different categories based on the type of the materials used and the design peculiarities.
What Kind Of Jewelry Suits Your Neck?
Common materials that are used to make jewellery are gold, silver, emeralds, diamonds, pearls and other precious stones.
History of Indian jewellery is also closely associated with the various religions that were in practice. There are specific jewellery types that are particular for different religious followers.
Being a country with diverse cultural heritage, there are many regional differences also while we consider the evolution of Indian jewellery.
Jewellery was also a representation of the dignity, power and prestige among the rulers. Here we may go through some of the types of Indian jewellery's that became part of our history.
Temple
Jewellery
Temple
jewellery
are
dull
and
rough
looking
jewellery,
which
will
help
us
to
know
about
the
culture
of
each
period
of
history,
when
it
was
the
most
popular
type.
The main focus of these jewellery making is on the ethnic design, stones, metal and expert workmanship. These were used by women who performed various temple art and dance forms.
Bead Jewellery
Beaded jewellery is almost five thousand year old back to Indus Valley Civilization. It is commonly used with beads made of gold, silver, copper, clay, ivory and wood. They were made according to the prestige of the people who are wearing it. India was also famous for the glass beads of Banaras.
Jadau
Jewellery
Jadau
Jewellery
or
engraved
jewellery
is
a
part
of
Mughal
culture.
This
is
made
using
gold
with
stones,
gems,
crystals
and
beads
are
embedded
it.
This also uses polki or vilandi diamonds. Jadau is also considered as antique jewellery, which is an important part of the history of Indian jewellery.
Royal
Jewellery
The
study
of
evolution
of
Indian
jewellery
used
by
the
royal
category
will
let
us
know
about
the
costly
and
special
types
of
materials
and
techniques
used
in
the
jewellery
making.
Also,
it
will
tell
us
know
about
the
cultural
inheritance.
Minakari
Jewellery
Minakari
jewellery
is
one
of
the
most
interesting
types
while
going
through
the
history
of
Indian
jewellery.
This
is
based
on
enameling
technique
using
gems,
enamel
pigments
and
precious
stones.
The
designs
include
flowers,
plants,
birds
and
animal
forms.
Navaratna
Jewellery
Navaratna
jewellery
is
made
of
nine
gems
and
it
was
commonly
used
by
emperors.
This
includes
diamond,
pearl,
sapphire,
cat’s
eye,
coral,
emerald,
topaz,
ruby
and
hyacinth.
Astrology
represents
the
unity
of
universe
with
this.
Next time, before you wear your favourite jewellery, just think of the history behind the design. Knowing the evolution of Indian jewellery is more like knowing ourselves; our culture, heritage and evolution.
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