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South Indian Wedding Jewellery

5 Traditional South Indian Wedding Jewellery


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The essence of a South Indian Wedding lies in its unique style and traditional enigma that grabs attention. South Indian brides adorn their traditional temple style jewellery that doesn’t just reverberate the cultural beauty but is a significant piece of art.

South Indian Wedding Jewellery isn’t just classified into one category but is surrounded by different artistic styles and designs that encaptures beauty. As you explore the online jewellery designs and set on to find the perfect wedding jewellery for you, here are some of the types of South Indian Wedding Jewellery you might like to consider.

Kasulaperu/Kasumala Necklace

Kasulaperu/Kasumala Necklace
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Usually, a chain strewn out of gold coins imprinted with the caricature of Goddess Lakshmi, the Kasulaperu or Kasumala is one of the basic and must-have jewellery for a South India bride. As a royal piece of necklace, Kasulaperu is a signature design that matches any outfit also effortlessly. While the new versions of the necklace include diamonds, fusion gems, etc, the most basic design is what the brides usually go for!

Manga Malai Necklace

Manga Malai Necklace
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The traditional South Indian necklace – Manga Malai lends its uniqueness and beauty from the mango shaped motifs on the jewellery. This ethereal jewellery a series of mango motifs in gold inscribed with a large pendant in the center. As it’s accounted as one of the most authentic pieces of jewellery in the South Indian Weddings, it is often worn on the wedding day itself and best matches with a Kanjeevaram Saree.

Vaddanam or Waist Band

Vaddanam or Waist Band
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Vaddanam is the Kamarbandh or the traditional waistband in the South Indian style of jewellery. This elegant and jewelley is made of gold and includes pearls, diamonds, ruby, and emeralds as added embellishments to enhance beauty. A traditional Vaddanam would have a central piece of gold with a goddess Lakshmi motif on it. Vaddanam is an important piece of jewellery for South India brides and grabs a lot of attention when worn over a saree.

Vanki or Bajubandh

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South Indian jewellery lends a lot of details to different body parts and hence Bajubandh or Vanki is one of the important elements of South Indian Wedding Jewellery. It accentuates the cap sleeves and gives in an elegant vibe too. Usually, it’s a gold band with a huge motif of goddess Lakshmi or the lotus flower. The Vanki is worn in both hands near the arm sleeves to make the look stand out.

Bangles

Bangles South Indian Wedding Jewellery
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Like any other culture in India, South Indian jewellery to lends a lot of importance in the use of bangles. The distinctive factor here is that it is usually only gold and heavier than other jewellery. The designs revolve around the temple elements i.e. god or goddess motifs, flowers, or other caricatures. A south Indian bride usually wears chunks of gold bangles in both hands to shine bright.

While the elements of South Indian jewellery vary from region to region, you can explore a range of Indian Jewellery online and find the best piece for you!

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Nirmalya Ghosh
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