Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Jewellery of Madhya Pradesh

All time favorite lac jewellery is famous at Rewa and Indore. Goldsmiths make chokers, bead chains, ear rings and hair ornaments in the traditional designs. These ornaments have a golden luster. Mangalsutra (worn by the married ladies as a symbol of being married) and hansuli(necklace) are the other famous ornaments.Madhya Pradesh artists design beautiful gold and silver jewellery studded with expensive stones and pearls. These items are finally coated with the enamel work which makes them look very beautiful. Bangles made of lac and glass are always in high demand and are worn by all communities. Anklets are made in clove shaped beads made of silver and caste in one piece called lauang kasauthi.

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