Jul 4, 2024
South Indians have a penchant for gold as they relate it to their culture, heritage, and history, and then create stunning designs with intricate detailing. Holding immense emotional and historical significance, let’s see some of the most popular types of South Indian jewellery designs.
Pallakku matte design is seen in the beautiful Rani necklace which has a rich matte finish with a detailed design, with a vibrant Rani colour touch to it.
Relating the bird’s significance to ancient history as it is the ‘vahana’ of Kartikeya, the God of war, love, wisdom, and victory, peacock designs are patented in nearly every jewellery design in Southern India.
Kasulaperu jewellery mainly includes Kasu mala which is popular in Kerala and comprises a collection of coins taking the shape of the jewellery, as Kasu means coin in Malayalam.
Temple jewellery includes the designs of gods and goddesses in various jewellery types and is handcrafted with pure gold with a semi-precious touch.
Guttapusalu necklaces contain small black beads that are strung together with pearl structures and gemstones at times too.
Most popularly seen in earrings and necklaces, elephants are considered to be holy in Hindu mythology and are loved and honoured in South India, thus having their faces and shape in the jewellery designs.
Oddiyanam jewellery mainly includes designs of deities, peacocks, and flowers including a lotus which brings prosperity and has a mythological touch.
Manga malai or the mango design necklace is a simple mango pattern necklace dipped in a golden hue that looks stunning and is a patent in every South Indian household.
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