One of India’s most culturally diverse states, Assam is known for its exquisite traditional jewellery designs. Assam traditional jewellery is one of the prides of India’s rich cultural heritage. The state is rich in art, music, dance, cuisines and ornaments for both decorations of you and your house. During festivals, one can find a variety of Assam traditional jewellery being the centre of attraction at every nook and corner. This article will discuss the variety of designs and types of traditional Assamese jewellery and how they are incorporated into today’s designs. So let us get straight into it…
Travelling through centuries and kingdoms, the cultural history of Assam and its traditional jewellery definitely display a mix of generations of art and craft. The jewellery designs mostly comprise the royal metal of gold and silver, with all types of techniques from filigree to granulation used in traditional Assam jewellery. Other traditional materials include precious and semi-precious stones like rubies, emeralds, diamonds etc. A range of ancient jewellery articles like seeds, beads, bamboo and canes etc., sets their close connection with nature as one of the unique features of the state. Traditional Assam jewellery is colourful, made in vibrant and cheerful designs inspired by the flora and fauna of the state.
The various types of traditional jewellery are worn throughout the state with great pride and happiness. The designs are made to make someone look pretty and be ornamented just like their deity goddess Durga. Let us take a look at different types of Assam traditional jewellery.
The first types of traditional jewellery are the different types of necklaces like Dholbiri, Jonbiri and Keru. Dholbiri necklaces are the traditional bridal necklaces of the region. Made in gold and silver decorated with nature-inspired big and elaborate motifs. Jonbiri necklaces are other traditional types of necklaces which feature gold or silver beads or chains. Made in enamel work and decorated with gemstones these necklaces are stunning, to say the least.
While another necklace-type called Keru is also made in gold and silver beaded chains woven into filigree work with a pendant in the centre. These are often worn during festivals and important occasions.
Other types of traditional Assam jewellery are traditional earring designs. Some of the most popular types of earrings are Dugdugi, Kanphool and Thuriya.
Dugdugis are bell-shaped with jingling sounds often worn during weddings and traditional events. Kanphool is the other traditional jewellery design, as its name is floral in design made in gold or silver. The traditional earring design captures the essence of blooming flowers, the perfect accessory for a bride.
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