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Bridal Jewellery Inspiration…

Bridal Jewellery Inspiration… 

It’s the dream of every girl to look the most prettiest on her wedding day. Apart from the wedding outfit, its the bridal jewellery that can make or break the look of any Indian bride. There have been different types of marriages, traditions, and even brides and grooms. Brides are the centre of attention and attraction in every kind of wedding at any point in time. A bride in India is imbricated from head to toe in small- small pieces of jewellery all of which comprise the bridal jewellery. The kundan jewellery from north India, the meenakari bridal jewellery from punjab, Kolhapuri saaj and pearl jewellery from maharashtra  and the temple jewellery originates in the southern part of the country. All these types of bridal jewellery are designed by taking inspiration from historical art and culture using the crafts of their ancestors in modern styles. Let us learn a bit more about these Indian bridal jewellery types:

 

Kundan Jewellery

Kundan jewellery is created by setting carefully shaped, uncut diamonds and polished multicoloured gemstones into an exquisitely designed in pure gold. An ancient craft that originated from the state of Rajasthan and spread over Bihar, Punjab and then all over the country. Kundan literally means, pure gold which can fit well with its reality as they are made of gold beaten into foil that is stuffed in between glass gemstones. Kundan jewellery is elaborate, intricate and bold with big glass stones arranged into a beautiful pattern decorated with gold.

Kundan jewellery has been an active part of the bridal jewellery collection in India, birds have opted for kundan because of its unique craft and irresistible beauty.

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Meenakari Jewellery

Meenakari is an ancient art form of decorating metals like gold and silver with coloured enamels. Known for its gorgeous floral and intricate geometrical designs and colour combinations, Meenakari Jewellery exhibits a hint of royalty in very piece. Meenakari is a unique jewellery style like no other. Originating from the green fields of Punjab, meenakari is the craft of making traditional jewellery.  A meenakari set is designed with intricacy and inspirations from nature. The natural beauty of flowers, leaves and fields is perfectly incorporated into metal of gold and silver decorated with colours.

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Kolhapuri saaj and Pearl Jewellery

One of the most popular and stunning looking designs when it comes to marathi jewellery. Maharashtrian jewellery has a unique charm of its own. From its signature patterns and designs to its little intricacies, it always has us mesmerised. Kolhapuri Saaj is Maharashtrian authentic famous bridal Jewellery. Kolhapur is famous for its special type of necklace called Kolhapur Saaj or Chinchpetti (choker), Tanmani (short necklace) and Nath (nose ring) these are the ornaments/ Jewellery made with combination of pearls, red and white stones.

   

 

Temple jewellery

Temple jewellery is a jewellery craft and design that originated in the south of India. The design is basically inspired by the temple sculptures, deities and religious art. A temple jewellery features a pendant, or a necklace designed as female goddesses or holy animals. Goddesses like Laxmi and Saraswati are the common motifs in temple jewellery.

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