The Natya Sastra says: “The bells should be made of bronze or copper or silver; they should be sweet-toned, well-shaped, dainty, with asterisks for their presiding deities, tied with and indigo string, with a knot between each pair of bells. At the time of dancing there should be a hundred or two hundred for each [...]
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Brass Instruments Indian Dancing Bells Ghungroo India
Posted in Dance Jewelry, Foot Jewelry, Gifts, indian jewelry, tagged brass instruments, dance bells, dancing bell, dancing bells, ghungroo, indian instruments, indian music, indian music instrument, indian music instruments, indian musical instruments, instruments, percussion musical instruments on September 30, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Indian Silver Jewellery – Technique of Silver Working
Posted in Body Jewelry, Gift for Her, Jewelry Accessories, Sterling Silver Jewelry, indian jewelry, tagged silver bead jewelry, silver body jewelry, silver fashion jewelry, Silver Gemstone Jewelry, silver heart jewelry, silver jewelry, silver jewelry bracelet, silver jewelry bracelets, silver jewelry chains, silver jewelry designs, silver jewelry earrings, silver jewelry gifts, silver jewelry necklace, silver jewelry necklaces, Silver Jewerlry on September 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Pure silver is too soft to withstand hammering. To provide it with more strength , it is generally alloyed with copper.
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The proportion differs according to the requirements of the objects that are to be made. Silversmiths have been important members of village communities from time immemorial. Besides silver, they [...]
Silver Anklets Ankle Bracelet Jewelry for Feet
Posted in Foot Jewelry, Gift for Her, Gifts, Jewelry Accessories, Sterling Silver Jewelry, indian jewelry, tagged ankle bracelet, ankle chain, ankle jewelry, anklet, anklet bracelet, anklet jewelry, anklets, feet jewelry, Foot Jewelry, girls anklets, india jewelry, indian jewelry, jewlelry for feet, silver anklets, sivler anklet, sterling silver anklets, Sterling Silver Jewelry, womens anklets on September 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Anklets were probably worn from the very beginning of Indian history. Literary texts like the Ramayana, Mahabharata, the Puranas, Kalidas’s epics and Sangam literature refer in detail to the types of jewellery used by both men and women. Stone, terracotta and bronze sculptures from the Sunga period to the Nayak period, illustrate women with anklets. [...]
Toe Ring Anklets Gift for Mom
Posted in Foot Jewelry, Gift for Her, Gifts, Jewelry Accessories, Sterling Silver Jewelry, indian jewelry, tagged anklet bracelet, anklet chains, anklet toe ring, antique jewelry, discount jewelry, fashion jewelry, feet jewelry, Foot Jewelry, Gift for Her, gift for lady, gift for mom, gift idea, hand made jewelry, india fashion jewelry, india jewelry, indian silver jewelry, jewelry from india, jewelry toe ring, silver anklets, silver jewelry, Sterling Silver Jewelry, toe jewelry, toe ring, toe rings, toe rings anklets, valentine day gift on September 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Anwat is a Hindi term used for a ring with little bells, worn on the big toe. Bichhua or chhalle is a ring worn on the big toe. In central India, these toe-rings are sometimes linked together to from a set similar to the hathphool for the hands the toe-rings are linked by bands of [...]
Waist Jewelry, Waist Band, Belly Chain
Posted in Body Jewelry, Gift for Her, Gifts, Sterling Silver Jewelry, tagged back belly chain, belly back chain, belly chain, belly dance jewelry, bellychain, body jewellery, Body Jewelry, body jewelry belly chain, Gift for Her, gift idea, gold, indian jewelry, silver, silver belly chain, silver bellychain, silver body jewelry, silver jewelry, Sterling Silver Jewelry, sterling sivler belly chain, waist band, waist jewelry, wedding ornaments on September 22, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Kamarpatta or kamarpatti or Bellychain is a waist -band, that was used in ancient India by both men and women, clasped over the lower garment. Stone, terracotta and bronze sculptures throughout Indian history, especially the images of yakshas and yakshis (nature deities) of the second -first century BC testify to their use. Later, during the [...]
Tradition of Enamelling on Silver : Enamelled Silver Bangles
Posted in Gifts, Sterling Silver Jewelry, indian jewelry, tagged bangle, bangle bracelets, bangles, bangles bracelet, bangles bracelets, bangles jewelry, enameling, enamelle bangle, Enamelled Silver Bangles, enamelling silver, fashion bangles, fashion jewelry, india bangles, jewelry, rajasthan, silver bangle, silver bangles, silver bracelets, silver jewelery, silver jewellery, silver jewelry, sterling bangles, sterling silver bangles on September 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Nathdwara in Rajasthan has a tradition of enameling on silver. This technique, enamelling, is very popular in Rajasthan. The designs are first etched on the surface on which enamelling is to be done.
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The surface is then fully burnished with agate. The various stones are then filled in their respective places. The piece is [...]
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