JEWELS OF INDIA, AN ATTRACTIVE MEANING

Brightness, beauty, elegance, belief and meaning are only some of the characteristics attributed to the Indian jewelry. The same has roots very rooted in the religion, symbolizing a power of great value to those who carry them. In this case, the women are the privileged to carry them, with a faith and a feel that makes them stand out.

Although women are who normally use them, there are also cases in which men can use it, and this is in part due to the fact that they are practitioners of Hinduism.

Then, we present some of their most emblematic clothing or jewelry, and in turn the most essential in the Hindu clothing.

“Bindi”: It is commonly known as a red mole, but the truth is that it is a dot made from ink basis or makeup of coal or sandalwood, with a rooted meaning with marital commitment. It is said that those who have this “red dot” are women who are married. However, currently, are used in several colors and is to classify the civil status, either single, engaged or married.

Many also call this in the Hindu religion “the third eye”, that is associated with the inner mystery to know and relate with God and with the people. It is also used by men in religious and spiritual situations.

“Tika”: is the type string ornament placed in the half of the hair, with details and fixtures in one of the ends and that falls on the forehead, symbolizes passion and harmony, attributed by their gods “Shiva” and “Pervati”

“Nathni”: It is a ring, hoop or nasal ring, which is held by one of the holes in the nose. It is very popular in married women wear this garment.

“Chudi”: is the name given to the bracelets. In the Hindu religion is very frowned upon that a woman does not wears this in her arms, since it is considered that they are naked. The bracelets are placed in pairs and in colors that represent mystical meanings. The gold symbolizes fortune, black power, and the orange success.

“Payal”: It is a garment type bracelet, placed the ankle (ankle brace), which is often used to highlight the clothing in general. Mostly, are used with details of engravings, inlaid of stones and picturesque colors.

“Haar”: It is the necklace or choker. Are widely used and preferred by Indian women, which they exhibited and complement with other accessories to highlight better the style. It is very common to find great variety of designs and in all materials.

Without a doubt, the Hindu jewelry is considered a cultural and religious garment, with a meaning rooted. Their garments have symbology, variety and above all, egocentricity.