Traditional Indian Jewelry Quiz

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What type of wire is used to create a Nath?

  • Plastic wire
  • Cotton string
  • Golden or silver wire (correct)
  • Bronze wire

Which ornament is described as having a clove shape and is made on fine golden or silver wire?

  • Nath
  • Kanta
  • Besari
  • Laung (correct)

What is the primary material used in the construction of a Besari ornament?

  • Golden wire (correct)
  • Plastic beads
  • Cotton yarn
  • Wood

Which type of ornament is characterized by having a small hole made between the teeth?

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Which of the following necklaces is prevalent among urban females?

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What feature distinguishes a Bhanvra ornament from other nose ornaments?

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Which ornament is described as a plate made of gold or silver found in teeth?

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What is the primary decorative element in a Haar ornament?

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Which ornament is specifically designed for children?

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In what manner is a Besari ornament typically worn?

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What is the primary purpose of the 'Hansli' ornament?

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Which ornament is traditionally associated with wealthy women in ancient times?

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What material is predominantly used in creating 'Timaniya' or 'Dhamnyo'?

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In which region is the 'Hamel' ornament particularly popular?

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What defines the structure of the 'Thussi' ornament?

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Which ornament features a locket attached to a thick chain?

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What is 'Ramnabhi' primarily used for?

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What is the composition of 'Muktmala'?

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Which ornament is known for being a thick circular necklace?

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What distinguishes the 'Kanthi/Chain' from other necklaces?

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What is a Khungali or Hasli primarily made of?

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Which ornament is typically worn by a bride during the 4th phera?

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What is the significance of the Mangalsutra?

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What type of beads is the Mangalsutra made of?

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Which of the following is often worn alongside Tulsi?

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What is the primary material used to create Barjati?

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Which film popularized the Aad ornament?

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What is 'Mangal Sutra' representative of in a wedding context?

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What is a defining feature of the Bor/Borla ornament?

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What material is the Rakhdi similar to?

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Where is the Bindi/Tiki traditionally worn?

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What type of ornament is referred to as Maimand?

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What is the primary characteristic of the Karnfool ornament?

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What does the Peepal Patra ornament require for it to be worn?

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Which ornament is attached to the Jhumka?

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What shape is the Oganiya ornament designed to resemble?

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What is a common usage of the term 'Chuda Ratna'?

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Which ornament is described as 'interlocked with hair locks'?

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What type of ornament is a 'Borla'?

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Which ornament is specifically worn around the neck?

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What is the primary material for 'Sheeshfool'?

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Which of the following is not a type of ornament for the ears?

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Identify an ornament that is associated with the waist.

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Which ornament is commonly worn on the feet?

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What does 'Hathphool' refer to?

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Which ornament is likely to be decorated with colored stones?

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What distinguishes 'Navratna' from other types of ornaments?

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Which of the following is a type of ornament for the fingers?

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Identify an ornament typically worn on the forehead and tied at the base of the head.

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Which ornament is designed to be worn on both hands?

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What kind of ornament is 'Nath'?

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Which of the following is a type of ornament worn around the arms?

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Flashcards

Shishfool

A delicate golden chain with a front portion hanging on the forehead and a back portion tied at the bottom of the head.

Bor/ Borla

A golden ornament shaped like a small, flat disc with raised beads in the front and a hook at the back. It is worn in the center of the forehead, above the hairline.

Nath

A nose ring, typically made of gold with intricate designs or gemstones. It is worn in the nostril.

Jhela

A type of earring that hangs down from the ear lobe, often with intricate designs and gemstones.

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Haar

A gold chain that hangs from the neck, typically adorned with pearls, gemstones, or other decorative elements.

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Phool (earring)

A type of earring, it hangs down from the ear lobe, and is often decorated with flowers

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Kankan

A circular ornament worn on the upper arm, often made of gold or decorated with intricate patterns and gemstones.

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Anguthi

A ring worn on a finger, often crafted from gold or silver.

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Kandora

A waist chain also known as a kanda, often worn over a saree.

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Mangalsutra

A necklace worn by Hindu women during marriage ceremonies, often containing beaded or auspicious designs.

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Kanthi

A type of necklace worn by women . It is a fine, simple metal necklace without any elaborate decoration.

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Latkan

A type of earring, made of a fine gold chain that hangs down.

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Payal

An ornament worn on the anklet, often made of gold or silver.

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Golma

Elaborate toe rings worn on the big toe.

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Choonp

A small circular ornament worn on the teeth.

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Rakhdi

A type of forehead ornament that's similar to Bor but is studded with precious stones.

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Bindi/Tiki

A small dot ornament worn on the forehead, particularly by married women in India.

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Maimand

A traditional forehead ornament mentioned in folk songs, worn on the forehead.

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Tiddi Bhalko

A type of forehead ornament worn just below the vermillion. It's usually placed on the forehead.

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Karnfool

A flower-shaped ear ornament studded with precious stones, commonly used in traditional Indian attire.

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Peepal Patra

A circular gold or silver ear ornament worn on the upper part of the ear. A piercing is required to wear it.

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Bajati

A small ornament attached to Jhumka.

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Kanthi/ Chain

A type of necklace made of a thick gold chain, popular in the Marwar region.

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Muktmala/ Sumargi

A beaded necklace often worn by wealthy women in ancient times.

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Thussi

A heavier and larger necklace, similar in style to a regular necklace.

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Timaniya / Dhamnyo/ Aad/Tedyo

A necklace composed of three golden strings with golden sticks attached, typically in a square shape.

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Ramnabhi

A long golden pendant with mandaliyas (small decorative pieces) attached on both sides.

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Laung

A clove-shaped ornament made of fine gold or silver wire. It is often adorned with precious gems.

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Bhanvra

A larger version of the Laung, worn by Bishnoi women.

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Chandrahar

A type of Haar, prevalent among urban women.

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Khungali/Hasli

A circular ornament worn around the neck, made from gold or silver, with a square centre and thin sides, often with a hook. It is typically worn by women in India.

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Study Notes

Head & Forehead Ornaments

  • Maimand, Borla: Head ornaments, used in folk songs
  • Phini, Sheeshfool: Variety of head ornaments
  • Rakhdi, Tikda, Teeka, Tiddi, Bhalko: Types of head ornaments worn over vermillion (Sindur)
  • Sankli, Tavit, Bindi, Gophan, Chhuda Ratna: Other head ornaments

Nose Ornaments

  • Nath: Nose pin
  • Laung, Kanta, Chuni, Chop, Baari, Besari, Bhanvra: Various nose ornaments
  • Kanta: Wire or small key pendant nose ornament.
  • Bhanvra: Bigger than a clove, worn by Bishnoi women.

Ear Ornaments

  • Karnfool, Jhela, Jhamela, Phool: Flower-shaped ear ornaments
  • Jhumka, Surliya, Angotiya, Bali, Patti, Bajati, Latkan, Gudada, Murkiya: Different types of ear ornaments like jhumkas, earrings, and decorative elements.
  • Peepal Patra: Gold/silver ring worn on the upper part of the ear, piercing needed
  • Bajati: Attached to Jhumka

Nose Ornaments

  • Nath: Attached to Memand via chain
  • Laung: Clove-shaped ornament made of fine metal wire, with precious gems fixed
  • Kanta: Gold or silver wire, small silver or golden key fixed on the ornament
  • Bhanvra: Bigger than a clove, worn by Bishnoi women
  • Besari: Golden wire, peacock imposed, tied to women's head by a thread

Foot Ornaments

  • Jhanjhar, Kada, Toda, Tanka, Anka, Anvla, Payal, Ramjhol / Payjeb, Langar, Nupur, Nevri, Tedhadh: Foot ornaments

Toes Ornaments

  • Gor, Golma, Angutha, Pagpan, Folri, Bichiya: Toes ornaments

Teeth Ornaments

  • Rakhan, Choonp: Teeth ornaments made of gold or silver

Neck Ornaments

  • Thussi, Bajti, Chandramala, Kanthmala, Matarmala, Mohanmala, Muktmala/Sumargi, Haar, Hamel, Halro, Hansli/Hungali, Haakar, Champakali, Kanthsari, Kanthi, Jalro, Jugawali, Mangalsutra, Mandaliya, Chandanhar, Choki, Nibori, Thamniya, Aad, Thussi, Pachaldi, Poth, Ramnavmi, Tanti: Variety of neck ornaments
  • Jhalra: made of gold or silver string with metal balls
  • Kanthla: Small triangular or rectangular leaves, made of gold or silver, worn by children
  • Tanti: Worn on the name of a God or Goddess.
  • Kanthi/Chain: Thick gold chain with locket. Popular in Marwar.
  • Muktmala/Sumargi: Bead made of pearls, worn by rich households
  • Hansli: Thick circular necklace, made of gold or silver. Prevents the bone 'hansli' from dislocating in rural areas.
  • **Thussi:**Heavier and bigger necklace, generally in square shape; made of threads of gold.
  • Timaniya/Dhamnyo/Aad/Tedyo: Ornament made of gold threads attached to golden sticks
  • Ramnabhi: Long golden pendant with Mandaliyas on both sides
  • Hamel: Golden necklace shaped ornament, popular in Shekhawati
  • Khungali/Hasli: Circular gold/silver ornament, square in centre, hooks on the sides
  • Barjati: On a strip of cloth, small balls of gold woven
  • Aad: Given to bride during the 4th phera from maternal side; popularized after movie Jodha Akbar
  • Tulsi: Bead of pearls, worn with Timaniya and Thussi
  • Mangalsutra: Black bead necklace, symbol of matrimony

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