The word "pendant" is a broad term that refers to a variety of disparate objects. It is derived from the Latin for "to hang down," and it is this quality alone that applies to any object referred to as a pendant. Ranging from their traditional use as jewelry to crafting and household decoration, there are a variety of uses for all types of pendants. While some are used entirely for ornamentation, others are used as symbols of group membership or relationship status.
Depending upon the material which is used, pendants are classified into glass, shell, lac, ivory, stainless steel and many more kinds as follows Stainless steel pendants These are made of stainless steel and look at the latest fashion trend. These are highly affordable when compared to other materials and are long lasting too. These have an unlimited layout ranging from simple, embossed up to engraved ones. Wooden pendants These are available in tribal, traditional and modern patterns and designs. These are carved in an elaborate way which depicts the exceptional art work by the artisans. The hand painted and handcrafted wooden pendants are the most wanted and purchased ones next to the jewelry. Glass pendants These are one of the most stylish, modern and preferred pendants. These are the most popular form of jewelry among the youngsters in all the countries. These are made of colored and transparent glasses and are available in different styles, colors and shapes. Shell pendants This is another fashion jewelry item which is very popular and is manufactured in large scale. These are sold in a majority of countries and these stunning shells come in an array of sizes, shapes and shades. Lac pendants These pendants are the most modish ornaments within a timeless appeal. These are designed intricately for giving a flashy look and are popular for their traditional design. Ivory pendants As the name indicates, these are carved out of ivory. These are available in numerous designs and styles and are available widely in the markets. The ivory is molded and beautified in unique styles for making these ornaments suitable to all tastes. Exclusively stylish and traditional, these ivory ornaments are one of the exquisite pieces of fashion jewelry and is popular worldwide. Diamond pendants A diamond pendantor necklace is a lovely and expensive gift which will be treasured forever. The heart-shaped ones and the butterfly ones are the most common types. The heart keys, diamond open hearts and gemstone hearts are common among the heart-shaped diamond ones. The butterfly ones are available in many intricate designs and are decorated with gemstones. There are also collage and fabric pendantsavailable for necklaces. These are unique ones and are beautifully designed and crafted. For people who wish to look unique by wearing something around their neck, these pendants are the best choice. Circular ones with engravings are also popular as these can be custom-made according to your preferred inscription on it. Temple Jewellery Pendants Collection by Madhurya on Scribd
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History of Indian jewellery is as old as the history of the country itself. In India, jewellery is considered auspicious for women. Even poorest of poor women will have some kind of jewellery with them. Temple jewellery, much like the name suggests, was earlier used to adorn the idols of Indian deities, gods and goddesses. Indian temples still retain the practice of adoring the idols with chunky, gold Temple jewellery. The ornaments that comprise of these intricately crafted, big pieces of jewelry are bangles, earrings, necklace, waist belt, nose rings, and anklets. Temple jewellery is believed to have originated somewhere in the 9th century during the reign of the Chola dynasty. Temple Jewellery has its origins in South India and in order to protect their jewellery, the local rulers gave the same to their temples for adorning the deities. The Chola, Pandya, and the Krishnadeva Raya dynasties that rules South Indian from the 9th century till the 16th century were connoisseurs of jewellery crafting and the temples also maintained their individual workshops which housed skilled artisans. DESIGN There are a variety of temple jewelry designs out there. Most often, you will find temple jewelry designs in motifs, dots or even ambiguous patterns. The designs are very intricate and very often, busy in nature. There are a whole range of ornaments available in temple jewelry designs. Initially made to adorn the Gods and Goddesses in the temples, this jewellery was used by the Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam dancers during their performances. MAKING It goes without saying that Indian temple jewellery is made of finest gold. It is further embedded with precious gems and stones to give it the additional flair.First of all, the design are sketched out on a piece of paper. Subsequent to this, a silver sheet is cut in the shape of a pendant. This is followed up by curling of a silver tape and vertical welding on the surface of the cut silver sheet. What evolve are floral-design-forming-cavities in order to fix stones. The vertically placed silver tape is now heat soldered to the sheet. Wax is filled up in the cavities, and the sides and back portion of the ornament are electroplated in gold to get a uniform gold look. Now is the time to set the stones in these cavities. Once done, the stone studded jewel is ready for applying gold leaf, which is fixed on the exposed wax. The purpose is to seal the exposed wax with gold leaf.Using a small pre-heated ‘kathir’ (a small chisel tool which is curved at the tip), the gold leaf is fixed on the wax and the surface. At this point of time, the stones are ready to be seen in a chosen design form on the surface.
1. Take the Paithani saree end from the top edge, tuck it in the petticoat starting from the right side of your waist across your left waist. 2. From the left hand bring the drape around your waist from the back to the centre front tucking it in. 3. Now you will need to make 6-8 of 5-6 inches pleats of the remaining drape at the centre and tuck it in the petticoat, facing pleats to the left. 4. Bring the open drape across your back to your front from the right side, without tucking it. You can pin up the pleats at the centre for it to be in centre position and tuck the drape edge till your left side waist. 5. Now hold up the width (pallu) section and make pleats in complete width in 5-6 inches, making sure the border falls on the first pleat to drape it on shoulder. 6. Hold the pleats in vertical and bring the drape fall from beneath the right armhole, pulling it up towards and across your left shoulder. 7. Place the pleats properly on your left shoulder by keeping at least a metre length fall down from the shoulder point, and pin it in place to fix it. Take Care of Your Faviorate Silk Garments. You are ready to flaunt around in the saree attire looking gorgeous. Moving on to saree drapes for special occasions, which all use the beginning steps of the basic drape.how to drape a bengali saree
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