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7 Stunning Jewellery Pieces: The tribal society of India is not only known for its culture, dress and customs, but also the unique style of their jewelry attracts people all over the world. The jewelery of these tribes is not only for showing, but also shows their identity, tradition and social status. These ornaments are made from countless natural means like wood, bone, glass, metal, oyster, seeds, feathers and wild flowers. Let us know 7 such tribes whose jewelery is not only different, but can also make a special place in today’s fashion.
1. Meghalaya – Garo, Khasi and Jantia’s art of jewelry
The tribes of Meghalaya wear necklaces, bracelets and earrings made from colorful beads and glass stems on special occasions. These ornaments made of red coral beads are seen from the head hat to the waistband. Jewelry wearing in ‘Lahu’ dance is an important part of their cultural identity.
2. Bastar – Limited land of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh
Bastar tribes make jewelry from old coins, peacock feathers, grass, silver, glass and wild flowers. His defeat of one rupee coins is recognized all over the country. In his jewelery, along with traditional beauty, the deep effect of folk art is seen.
3. Banjara – colorful decorations of Rajasthan and Gujarat
There is a combination of heavy metal, oyster, coins and colored beads in the jewels of the Banjara tribe. This decoration is also seen on their belts, bags and shoes. They also decorate the soul of the wearer, not just the body.
4. Arunachal Pradesh – Traditional Style of Wancho and Apatani
People here give a unique look in jewelery using seeds, feathers and bamboo. It is common to wear headdress adorned with iron rings earrings and hornbill wings. Their jewelery is not only beautiful but also a symbol of pride and identity.
5. Halba – Metal of Maharashtra
Halba tribe is proficient in silver, aluminum and brass jewels. Their special ‘Khosa’ is decorated in hair braids, while ‘Khinavas’ in the ear. The tattoos of the nose and tattoos on the body are also their identity.
6. Konda Kapu – Karnataka coins decoration
This tribe makes special necklaces by adding old 25 paise and 50 paise coins. Wearing them in folk festivals is considered auspicious. These jewels are well liked in antique style even in today’s world.
7. Himachal – Chamba, Kangra and Kullu’s shine
The women here wear iron bangles, thick chains named ‘Hansli’, silver choke, and dagger named ‘Kach’. These ornaments not only enhance beauty, but also have a part of pride in festivals.
