pahunchi are gold bangles worn by women on special events. They are popular in the Kumaon and Garhwal regions and are another form of auspicious jewellery for married women. Typically, you’ll see women wearing such jewellery during important family functions and festivals. What makes these bangles unique is how they are made using small gold beads studded on a red cloth.
‘Kaan’ means ear and ‘phool’ means flower. Made of gold, kaanphool are earrings carved with floral motifs that usually cover the entire ear. Jaunsari women most commonly wear these.