Vanki (Armlets)
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These ‘V’ shaped armlets have a unique design in the centre and delicately carved peacocks or florals on the side.
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Capital: Chennai
These ‘V’ shaped armlets have a unique design in the centre and delicately carved peacocks or florals on the side.
A jadanagam (or jadai nagam) is a traditional South Indian hair ornament shaped like a serpent that is intertwined down a braided plait, while a kunjam (or kunjalam) is the decorative tassel or hanging floral/metal bell piece worn at the very bottom end of the braid.
Fringed with pearls and embellished with precious stones, this versatile pair of jhumkas (dangling earrings) is worn during festive occasions and by brides.
The Maangamalai is a necklace of mangoes, stunning in appearance, consisting of stone studded gold mangoes struck together with a huge pendant of encrusted peacock.