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Different types of Goan Jewellery for Arms

by krishna kant sharma SEO

Despite being the smallest Indian state, Goa is the most favorite holiday and shopping destination among Indians as well as foreigners. Fashion events, designer launches and European settlers selling flunky jewellery, Goa has it all in its culture. The diversity is present so much because of hippies, Goans and other Indians who have shifted there and this diversity is perfectly visible in their art, crafts, attires and jewellery designs. 

The jewellery designs these days are a fusion of traditional and modern but in the Pre-Portuguese era, during the Kadamba dynasty the designs on the ornaments mostly reflected cultural and art forms of that period, seals of the dynasty or image of deities. These were later on modified and merged along with the modern designs to suit the current trends. But still there is a lot of demand for the traditional Goan jewellery which is essential in many of the family events like engagements, weddings, ceremonies and festivals along with the Goan traditional dress.

Apart from funky European and Tibetan jewellery, Goan Traditional jewellery is also very much popular among the tourists and residents both. It is said that Goan jewellery was brought in front of the world especially to the Europeans by “DAIVADNYA BRAHMINS” who were skilled jewellery designers, involved extensively in the export of gold and silver. It is because of them, demand for these has risen. From earrings, nose pins and bangles to necklaces and anklets, there is jewellery available for almost every part of the body.

Goan Traditional Jewellery for arms comes in remarkable variety from bajubandh’s to different types of bangles. Let’s have a look at each one of them:

BAJUBANDH:

Bajubandhs are armlet worn on upper arm, mostly by the brides. This piece of jewellery is an essential part of bridal jewellery in almost all cultures. A typical Goan bajubandh is made of gold with floral and peacock motifs embellished with stone. From the simplest design to an extravagant one, you can get anything according to your choice.

TODE:

Tode bangles are an important part of bridal ornaments in the western region of the country, especially in Goa and Maharashtra. They are intricately carved gold bangles having antique designs and flawless golden finish which can be crafted only by expert goldsmiths. These openable bangles are easy to wear and come with a screw to adjust their size.

PIDUKACHYA KAKNA :

These are golden beaded bangles and the beads are mostly in orange and black colour. These are worn with other bangles and are pretty lightweight so that you can easily carry it for hours at length. Some of these also have different motifs in between every few beads.

COIN BANGLES:

One of the most exquisite pieces in Goa Jewellery, Coin bangles are known for its extravagant look and design. These are very broad gold bangles with coins having symbols of deities especially Goan forest deities like Brahmini, Vetal and Mahishasuramardini inscribed on it.

GOTH:

Goth is another traditional Goan bangle, with a pretty simple and sleek design. Made of gold, these are mostly worn by women along with Goan traditional dress. They do not have any particular inscriptions but sometimes have beads to beautify it even more.

PICHODI:

Picodi is a crown-shaped gold bangle. A traditional Pichodi consists of pearls and gold and more elaborate ones have costly gemstones to make it look grander. These are easily found in online jewellery stores and are quite famous among Goan, Konkani and Maharashtrian women.

Well, Because of its unique design, I would definitely like to have a Pichodi in my jewellery box. Which one would you like to have? Do you think there are other exquisite pieces that are left out? Do let us know in the comments!


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