Ornaments of Rajasthan

Ornaments of Rajasthan Ornaments of Rajasthan As a land of princely states, Rajasthan has a natural attraction towards ornaments for both men and women . These ornaments were designed to suit various occasions and rituals, enhancing the grace and beauty of the wearer . Modern jewelers have continued this tradition by innovating upon traditional designs to keep pace with changing times . Ornaments of Women 1. Head and Forehead Ornaments These are also known as Chuda Ratna . Shishfool (शीशफूल): A golden chain where the front hangs on the forehead and the back is tied at the bottom of the head . Bor/Borla (बोर/बोरला): A berry-sized ornament of gold or silver, with a granular front and a hook on the back for tying to the forehead . Rakhdi (रखड़ी): Similar to a Borla, worn over the vermillion (sindoor) on the forehead . Bindi/Tiki: A colored dot-like ornament placed at the center of the forehead . Maimand (मैमन्द): A popular forehead ornament, which is also the subject of many folk songs . Tiddi B…