A cultural kaleidoscope of Karnataka
Karnataka is the tourism capital of India. From pristine beaches to rolling hills, from art forms to architectural structures and from silk sarees to sandalwood, people from India and overseas come here to soak into its distinct beauty. But what bowls them over is the gold jewellery of Karnataka . Blessed with Kolar mines, the state produces about 80 per cent of India’s gold and this has given way to a stupendous heritage. If you ever get a chance to attend a Kannadiga wedding, don’t miss it. It would be the true spectacle of Karnataka’s traditional designs. The Goddess Lakshmi is the most favoured image engraved on the ornaments and so is the practice of setting in ruby and emerald stones. A striking piece of jewellery worn by the brides here is a layered chain called Entele Sara which is strung with gold beads. Sitting on the bride’s forehead, Netri Chutti is essentially a mangtikka that is further embellished with coloured stone...