Traditional Rajasthani Jewelry
July 18, 2011 • Photography & Travel
To find out more about Rajasthani jewelry you can check out this article on the Maps of India website.
Quoting the site “The women take pride in their traditional jewellery and Rajasthani womenfolk cherish their heritage. The pieces of jewellery are often heirlooms and passed down in families. The Rakhri, Bindi and Borla are the main head ornaments of the women of the state. Besides these, they use an assortment of jeweled pins, clips and hair brooches. The Nath is a nose ring that holds a very important place in the woman’s adornments. It is considered auspicious and worn on every joyous occasion”……read more
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