maharashtrian traditional jewellery

MAHARASHTRIAN TRADITIONAL WOMAN

1) Chooda

The chooda worn by a Maharashtrian bride is green bangles in glass, and not red which is worn by the Punjabi brides. Green is a symbol of fertility for the bride. They are worn in odd numbers in both the hands.

2) Jodvi

A jodvi or silver toe ring is given to the bride by the mother-in-law and symbolises the bride’s entry into a new household. It is a must for any Marathi wedding.

3) Thushi

Thushi is a choker style neckpiece woven with the gold beads very closely. It comes with an adjustable dori so that you can adjust it according to your neck. It looks nice when teamed with paithani saree.

4) Mangalsutra

The traditional strands of black and gold beads are a part of Maharashtrian jewellery list too.

5) Mohanmal

Simple and elegant, mohan mala comprises of round gold beads stringed beautifully in two or three layers. It is a stunning neck piece of Maharashtrian bridal jewellery.

6) Kolhapuri saj

Kolhapuri saaj is very famous among Maharashtrian women & it is as special as Mangalsutra. It is made with jav mani (golden beads) & 21 leaves shape pendent. Every pendent is well-known for its own meaning. Out of these 21 pendent, 10 pendent defines the ten avatar or Lord Vishnu, 2 pendent have ruby & emerald stone, 8 pendent are for ashtamangal (ashta means eight & mangal means good happenings) & last pendent is taviz.

7) Bajuband

baajuband it is crafted with 23-carat gold wire and embellished with stones. The gold band does not go through soldering except at the centre where the ruby-set floral motif is placed. While the ruby depicts the sun, the red colour as always, is seen auspicious for Hindu brides.

8) Putali Har

When you have few round gold coins stringed together on a silk braided patwa cord, you get Putli Haar. Coin necklace or temple necklace is its Maharashtrian jewellery names. The coins have Lakshmi motifs, which symbolises the goddess of wealth. Putli Haar has been an integral part of Maharashtrian bridal jewellery since the 17th century.

9) Laxmi Haar

Lakshmi haar is also known as coin necklace or temple necklace. The coin are decorated with intricate carving of Goddess Laxmi & Lord Ganesha.

10) Rani haar

Rani haar is a long pearl necklace set with three layers of pearl string as well a pendent in middle. It looks very attractive & gorgeous when teamed with paithani.

11) Nath

A typical Maharashtrian nath is an ornament worn by women on her nose at some special occasion such as wedding or a pooja. It is woven with pearls & studded with pink or white stone in the middle. Nath is a nose ornament that is unique in design than any other nosepin and it completes the traditional look of Maharashtrian women. Nath comes in different style, Bramhani nath is one of the famous nath studded with basra pearl & emerald.

12) Paijan

13) Kudya