The pride of Pahadi women
The Pahadi women love to flaunt oversize jewellery . Just like any other regions of India, they too do not wear jewellery just as ornaments but also a determinant of their social and financial status . While women from poor family flaunt silver jewels, gold jewellery is a privilege of the rich. To prolong the longevity of the metals, the Kumayoni and Garwali craftsmen overlay the designs with brass. But when talking about the Pahadi jewellery , it has to begin with the nose ring ( Nathuli ) as that is the most striking piece of jewel which is not just big in size but also has a cultural relevance. It is inherited by the bride on the day of her wedding from her maternal uncle. The weight of the nose ring and the number of pearls it has is an indicator of the status of the bride’s family. Although there are different types of naths such as Phuli, Beera..., perhaps the most enchanting of all is the Tehri Nath of the Garhwal region. Popular for its intricate stone...