Most famous styles of Goan Traditional Jewelry

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India is a country of diverse landforms and cultures. Every state in India has its own culture and traditions. There are different states in which people speak different languages and have several colorful traditional costumes. Whenever it comes to jewelry of wedding or any occasion it varies from place to place and person to person. If we talk of Goa then it’s a smallest state and it has many festivals like no other state. The traditional Goan jewelry designs are quite elegant and has many intricate designs.

As you know every culture has its own traditions, so Goa also has its own tradition. Traditional goan pieces of jewelry are also very important in goan weddings. Traditional Goan jewellery is also worn by women on different occasions and on several festivals to enhance their look and make them attractive.

So here are some famous styles of goan jewelry that you need to know.

1.Bajubandh

Bajubandh is also known as armlet also known as ananta, angada. It is a type of bracelet worn on the upper part of the arm. Armlets are available in various types of shapes like crocodile, snakes. Armlets are also available in plastic, silver ,gold and even in thread also. Mainly it is available in metals and are less oxidized in fashion. In goa traditional jewelry is mainly available in gold and is mainly worn by women during their wedding and even in parties and religious occasions with sarees, lehnga or any sleeveless traditional attire.

2.Pichodi

Pichodi is known as a bangle that is worn by goan women. It is a kind of traditional jewelry which is made of gold . Basically these are bangles which is made of pearls or gold motifs soch as flowers in the shape of crown. The most unique feauture is that it is available in every online store and at every jewelry store. They can also be made customized and can be available in several designs.

3. Coin Bangles

These are gold kadas that are made of geometric motifs, colored bead motifs and gold coins. The coins have the symbol of religious figures of goddess lakshmi, Brahmi, vetal and mahishasundri. They are made very light weight so that women can wear on the daily bases. This is mainly worn by goan women on the daily basis and you can also shop them online as well as at Goan hindu bridal jewelry shop.

4. Pake

It is a piece of earrings that is made of gold and also has floral motifs along with pearls attached in a mesh pattern. They are traditional earrings that is worn by every women during occasions, pujas and also at family gatherings at home. It is also available in diamonds and precious gemstones. It is mainly a bridal jewelry that is worn by every women at their wedding.

5. Nathini

It is a nose ornament that is worn by Goan women at weddings, religious ceremonies and family functions. It is like a nose pin that is worn in different regions like in Punjab, Rajasthan and in many other states. A traditional gold nathini consists of pearls and pink or white stone in the middle of the nose pin.

6. Payal

It is a ornament that is worn by women in their feet and this is made up of silver because gold is not worn in feet as per the Vedas so payal comes in various styles like rajasthani payal is very unique and heavy. It is worn by married women usually after their marriages because it is a traditional jewelry.

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