The Jewels of India
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State

Himachal Pradesh

Capital: Shimla

Famous Jewellery Styles

mulmentho

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A traditional head and side-of-face ornament worn by women in the Kinnaur district.

Shringar-patti

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A head accessory that includes a fringe worn on either side of the face, consisting of a star or geometrical shaped pieces linking to each other. There are also moon or crescent shaped plaques sometimes enameled, suspended on to the middle forehead.

fibula

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A traditional, ornate silver cloak clasp or shawl fastener, also known locally as a tomukch or bamno