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A Judamani (Hindi: चूडामणि) is a lotus-shaped Indian headdress that is usually studded with jewels. [1] [2] It is worn in the center of a knot of hair. [3]The headdress derives its name from chuda (Hindi:चूड़ा) meaning 'bundle of hair' and mani (Hindi:मणि) meaning 'jewel'.
A Nepali woman with a tilaka on her forehead. In Hinduism, the tilaka (Sanskrit: तिलक), colloquially known as a tika, is a mark worn usually on the forehead, at the point of the ajna chakra (third eye or spiritual eye) and sometimes other parts of the body such as the neck, hand, chest, or the arm. [1]
Tamil people have historically been connoisseurs of fine golden jewellery, which has a history predating the Sangam period in the Indian subcontinent. Ancient Tamil literature lists out the different types of jewellery worn by women historically from head to toe. Apart from gold, jewellery was also fashioned out of silver, copper and brass.
Kundan, meaning pure gold, [1] is a traditional form of Indian gemstone jewellery involving a gem set with a gold foil between the stones and its mount, usually for elaborate necklaces and other jewellery.
Pages in category "Diamonds originating in India" The following 10 pages are in this category, out of 10 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. C.
Tika/maang tikka/head locket [6] - a medallion of uncut diamonds worn on the forehead and suspended by a string of pearls; Jhoomar/paasa - a fan-shaped ornament worn on the side of the head; Nath - a nose ring with a large ruby bead flanked by two pearls; Chintaak aka Jadaoo lachcha or Guluband - a choker studded with uncut diamonds and ...