Eternal India Encyclopedia

Eternal India encyclopedia

LIFESTYLES

Jonmala : A series of thin necklaces wound together.

Phulli : This ornament, like the Baisar, is usually worn on the right wing of the nose.

worn by the bride at a mar- riage, and is the first oma ; ment put on before the mar- riage ceremony. Champakali: This is made of separate rings, each in- tended to represent the un-

Jugni: A small semi-lunar ornament worn in the centre of a string of beads etc.

Finger Ornaments Angushtan or Hadirau : A particular kind of ring, an inch broad, worn on the thumb only during the wedding days, or for six or twelve months af- ter, when it is melted down or converted into something else.

Jugnu or Jugnum : Any jewel worn around the neck.

Kalipot : or black glass beads filling up the interstices.

Kandi : A chain of silk carrying amulet cases. Kanth-Kanthi : This fits rather close to the neck; the pendant may be omitted. Kantha : A necklace of gold and pearls. Laccha : A necklace worn tight round the neck, formed of gold beads (called Manaka) and pot (or glass). Lalri and Darpan : Ornaments tied over or around the breasts. Lawak: A similar ornament like the Hansli with pen- dants in front (worn mainly by the Muslim ladies). Lokri : An ornament worn tight round the neck, formed of stars of gold stuck on three black silk or wire threads. Mala: A necklace of large beads hanging down long and loose. Mala-har: A plain necklace of pearls or gold beads etc. hanging down long. Mangal Sutra : The auspicious thread of black beads. Mankian-ka-har : A necklace of pearls, large gold bead, (manake), coral, garments etc. Mirilaperoo : A necklace like chandra-hara. Mohanmala : Mohan means fascinating. The necklace is generally formed of gold, beads and coral. Machabavileeloo : A neck ornament set with false diamond, pure emeralds and pearls. Mohanmala : A long necklace made of long gold beads, with an interval of gold twisted thread between each bead. Moharan : A gold mohar or coin hung by a silk neck- lace. Moti-mala : A pearl necklace or with beads of the shape of pearls. Naam : An amulet, round or star-shaped, suspended from a twist of coloured silk thread fastened round' the neck by tying at the back (see Jugni) Nainkel: A chain of twisted silk, from which depend by little golden loops, various coins, amulets, etc., all round. Pachmania : An ornament of five pieces (Pach=five) or sometimes extended upto 7 pieces. It is also an orna- ment with five gems studded on it. Padak : A flat plate of gold or other metal. Parunia (possibly “strung as pearls ” Ke Gulsari: A necklace designed with beads or pearly in leaf shape. Pam, Pamia, pami are the names of various kind of leaves. Putlyache : A necklace of gold coins. Sari or Tulsi or Thusi : A necklace representing either a wheat ear Or the tulsi leaf. Saukan Mohra : A small medal or coin worn like Chan- dramaah. Saut or Sautin : When a man marries a second wife, an

blown flower of Champa (Michelia Champaca) to the number of from forty to eighty or more, strung to- gether. This ornament is usually worn rather loose, that it may reach half-way down the bosom. The mounting is gold or silver, according to the means of the wearer, and the rings or flower buds are in imita- tionof the “Maang-Tika”, and either crystals set in foils, chiefly white or precious stones of one colour throughout the ornament, and it is wholly composed of gold. Chandanhar : Har means a necklace or garland, and chandan means sandalwood. These are rosaries. An ornament worn on the head, in shape like a half-moon. Chandrahar : A string of crescents. Chandramaah : A large gold flat medal suspended by a single ring or a silk chain or cord Chendraharaloo: A chandra-hara. Chosari : Not unlike the Bajuband (armlet), but worn tight round the neck and hooked behind. Davorookally : A neck ornament like the preceding one. Do-lari : Literally, two strings. Two rows of small round beads threaded on silk. When the ornament consists of three rows, it is called ti-or tri-lari. Ekdani pot: A one-grain necklace of glass beads with a large central stud. Galband : A jewelled collar. Gop : This is a gold necklace of two or three strings of twisted wires. Gulsari : A neck ornament worn by married women. Haikal: A long necklace composed of flat pieces, gen- erally nine in number. Hamel: A necklace fitted with bells. Hansli: A solid necklace open in the front, which goes round the neck. Har, Mala, Chandan-har or Ti-lari : All these orna- ments are akin to Delhi style of ornaments already described. Harava : or har is the general term for the necklace. Hassi or Hass : A sort of torque, a ring or collar of silver, thick in the middle and thin at either edge. Hauldil: A sort of amulet of jade; cut square as a Tawiz always is, but in curves round the edge. This word is also used for bead necklaces, of false jade etc. Jawagota, Galsataka, Gardawimi and Garsi : Neck ornaments with differing weight and value, especially popular in the southern Bihar region. Similar other vaieties of the same style of the neck ornaments are “Sitala”, “Kalesar”, “Katsar” and Khanbhitiya”. Jhondali pot: A millet grain string, shaped like a row of millet grains. Gathle : A necklace of heavier coins — gold or silver.

Angushtara or Angutha : A big ring with a broad face, worn on the thumb or the great toe. Angushtri: A ring set with stones, also called Mundri in Hindi or Anguthi. Arsi orAaina : Aaina is looking glass. The thumb of each hand has a ring which fits close, having a small mirror about the size of a half penny fixed upon it by the centre, so as to accord with the back of the thumb. Birhamgud : A broad ring. Challa : Challas are round coil of metal without any gems studded on it It is like a ‘hoop’ ring. Large chal- las are worn on the toe also. Kankari-ke-beej-ke-challe: Usually about the fifth of an inch broad, very thin, and for the most part with bended edges. Chhap : Rings of various sorts and sizes worn on any fin- ger, generally of gold, those of silver being considered mean. Khari Panjangala : A set of finger rings of ordinary shape. Teeth Ornaments Rekhian : A stud of gold or silver fixed into the front teeth. Hindus, especially, women of the business class, frequently wear these gold leaves or plates over several of the teeth. It is general idea that some precious and sacred object, such as gold, should al- ways be present on the body for good fortune, or as many believe, to pay the Hindu Charon or ferryman for his service at Vaitarani, the River of Death. Neck ornaments Attardan : A square jewelled or plain gold pendant, at- tached to a sil chain; at the back is a small box to con- tain “attar” or perfume. Baddhi : A long chain crossing the chest and going be- hind the body. Baleora : An ornament of flat twisted wire from three to eight strings. Bangri: A thin bracelet. Champci-kali: A necklace like a collar with pendants, etc. The pendants or rays are either plain metal or set with stones. Champakali : Bosses tied to the throat. Also known as jugun” and “dholna chauki”. The last is principally Challe; Kangani-ke-challe; Mundari : Any finger ring. Shahalami : A ring of long oval shape.