Different Types Of Rajasthani Jewellery

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Rajasthani jewellery reflects the rich heritage and age-old customs of Rajasthan.

You will be fascinated to have a look at their stunning collection of charming ornaments.

Borla

Borla is a Rajasthani Maang tikka and is circular unlike the usual Maang tikka found in other Indian jewellery. Traditional Borla is made of pure gold and embedded with pearls and Kundan. Borla is the most peculiar traditional jewellery of Rajasthan.
Nath

Nath is a gold nose ring in a hoop shape attached to the ear with a gold chain. Usually worn on the left nose, this Rajasthani jewellery is a mark of married women in Rajasthan.

Aad

A famous Rajasthani jewellery for the neck that is also called Timaniya. It is a rectangular choker that is gifted to the bride by the groom’s family. This neckpiece is studded with kundan and other precious stone giving a royal look to the bride. The traditional dress of Rajasthan is incomplete without styling it with this Rajputana necklace.

Kanthi

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Another essential choker necklace of Rajasthan similar to Aad is also an piece of essential bridal jewellery made with intricate work of kundan and precious stones.

Bangadi

Bangadi is a special pair of bangles worn by Rajasthani brides. Traditional Bangadi bangles have a thick red lining around it which is covered with gold protrusions making it a heavy set of bangles.

Haath Phool

One of the most beautiful traditional jewellery of Rajasthan, haath phool is worn as a bangle on the wrist which is connected to a ring by a single or multiple chains. It is called hath phool as the ring is in the shape of a flower. They are made of gold, kundan and meenakari.

Kamarband

Another essential Rajasthani jewellery, Kamrband is a waist chain of various designs crafted in either kundan or gold polki.

Bajuband

Bajubandh is an armlet worn to ornate the upper arm. Traditionally, it is embellished with meenakari work in red and green with studded stones. It adds elegance to the traditional dress of Rajasthan.

Raani Haar

Ranni haar is the longest neckpiece of Rajasthani jewellery that extends till the naval. As the name suggests this necklace gives a grand and royal feel to a bride. This necklace is crafted in heavy kundan and polki work.

Lac bangles

The Rajasthani bridal look is incomplete with lac bangles. This traditional jewellery of Rajasthan was made of ivory but is now replaced with plastic.

These bangles run from the forearms up till the elbow of the bride and hold religious value.

Surliya

Surliya hoop earrings have an ancient Mughal essence and give a majestic feel.

They are elegant, simple and appealing earring adorned by many Rajasthani women on various occasions.

Payal

Rajasthani anklets made of silver are a part of the Rajasthani bridal jewellery. They come in lightweight designs as well as heavy intricate ones. It is believed in a Rajasthani culture that gold should not be worn on the feet and that is why this jewellery is unique compared to rest of the