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Design Resource
Temple Jewellery - Kanyakumari, Tamilnadu
Authentic Ornaments
by
Prof. Bibhudutta Baral and Sowmya B. N.
Products
At present, ornaments like necklaces, earrings, ear hangings, Vanki (armlet), Kanganam (Bracelets), bangles, Pendant, Nose rings, etc. set with red, blue, green, and white synthetic stones are popular. Jewels made for Bharatanatyam and dramatics are a specialty in this craft. A complete set of jewels like a headset, Jada Villai, Rakkodi, Nose ring, Bangles, Ottyanam, etc., is known as the Bharatanatyam set. The popular designs in the pendants are Makari, Naga, Yali, Swan, Parrot, etc.
