The Urban Tribes
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Meghalaya’s traditional tribal jewellery becomes style statement in metropolitian city
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Jewellery has always been an important part of women’s life in India. Gold, silver, diamond jewellery is very much common in society and has always been consider for the people of higher caste, , what’s not been famous is the tribal people who are not that much part of the society but have an important part for jewellery in their life. Tribes found in Meghalaya; Jainta, Khasi and Garo have jewellery which is famous all over India. The Khasis and Jaintias are fond of Gold and silver jewellery and coral bead necklaces. During festive occasions they wear thick string of red coral beads called the paila while the pendant they wear, called kynjri ksiar, is made of 24-carat gold.
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Skillfully crafted ornaments of gold, silver and gilt beads are very much part of their dancing costumes. The gold beads are hollow spheres filled with lac. Most of the ornaments like amulets, bracelets, necklaces and anklets are decorated exquisitely with diamond like crystal which are manufactured locally. The thin fluted stems of glass strung with fine thread are fancied by the Garo ladies who wear the necklace called the Rigitok.
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The place in Paharganj ‘Tribal Mart’ provides you the Eclectic, earthen and funky tribal jewelry. Skillfully crafted ornaments of gold, silver and gilt beads form part of Meghalaya's jewellery tradition. Let it be anything, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, handcuffs, earcuffs, and you will find it in this place. The ambience of shop gives the feel the earthy charm of the rich tradition of Meghalaya in jewellery.
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“Tribal jewelry has becoming a style statement and a must have thing in the wardrobe for many youngsters. Many youngsters come and demand for different kind of jewellery ; we keep tribal jewellery from different states” ,says Ajay owner of the shop.
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A person gets a unique, ethnic, traditional look without much effort. Wear it with anything, suit, saree or with a jeans, it gives you a fresh look each and every time. You can buy it from this place.
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Price – 800 onwards
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Where- Tribal Mart, Paharganj, New Delhi Delhi 110001
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Contact- 094602 71417
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Nearest metro station- Rajiv chowk
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Contributed by: - Paridhi Garg
