Assamese Jewellery

 Assam is one of the most beautiful northeastern state of India. Not only in nature Assam is also rich in it’s culture. In this Assamese culture the one of the most unique and beautiful thing is Assamese Jewelry. This jewellreys are very unique and beautiful too. Though Assam is full with Nature so this jewelry styles makes like birds, animal, paddy, Assamese musical instruments like dhol, Pepa etc. The traditions and attire of Assam along with its mesmerizing jewelrys styles express the dignity of many tribes and kingdoms that have constructed the state’s culture.  From wild habitats and ancient temples to the jewellreys styles inspired by nature, Assam has it all.

    Assam jewelry is crafted with hands by the experienced crafters and artisans of Assam. This Jewellreys are make with Gold and silver and mixing of gold and silver. Jorhat (located in Upper Assam), Nogaon (located in Central Assam), & Barpeta (located in Lower Assam) are the main districts where Assamese jewellery is produced.

     Some Assamese Jewelry are :

    1. Dugdugi: An antique piece of Assamese jewellery, Dug-dugi is a jewel for a woman’s neck. With its name still being a contradiction, Dug-dugi is a heart-shaped pendant.

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    2. Kerumoni: Crafted in the round shape, Kerumuni has a curved pendant called “Keru”. The strands of this necklace consist of Pearls or moti.

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     3. Thuriya:These are the traditional Assamese earrings that are decorated by aged women of Assam. The traditional Thuriya has a very unique shape. It contains of a front side that looks like a flower, a thin middle portion, and a wider bottom portion. Its design helps the earrings to stay unbroken in the ears. But now it’s very rare to found, only old ladies are wearing this.

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    4. Gam khatu: This is a heavy bracelet/bangle made of silver or gold. Decorated by Assamese women, Gam-Kharu is one of the most beautiful jewels of Assam. It can be opened with a golden twist connected to it and therefore, it can fit anyone

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    5. Jon-biri: In Assamese, Jon means the Moon and Biri is the concealing designs of Jonbiri. This is an eye-catching fixture that is decorated by the beautiful women of Assam. Its design is inspired by musical instruments, nature, and household goods of Assam.

 

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 6.  Dhol biri :Inspired by Dhol (a musical instrument), the traditional Dholbiri comes in dhol shape. It is allowed as one of the most popular garnishing ornaments for Assamese women. It’s also calls as madoli in many places in Assam.

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      So these were the traditional jewellery styles worn by the Assamese women. There many more styles of Assamese Jewelry which is use in Assamese marriage where the groom side gifts to the bride. This jewelrys are pride of Assam. At first only Queens and rich people were wearing this but at now everyone can wear this . But this is take long time to make and hard work too. It’s materials are very rare.