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Traditional jewellry |
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Nepal is a land
at the cross roads of Asia, strongly influenced by china to the
north and India to the south. It is a land of mountain, rivers
and plains. Its people too are culturally diverse. This
wonderful union has resulted in a traditional of jewellery that
is distinct and complex. Nepalese tradition of jewellery can
only be produced by accomplished craftsmen, skilled in the ways
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Sadly, the art of
traditional Nepalese jewellery is being lost to the fashion of
modern jewelry and a lack of skilled craftsman. We at Hira Bajra
Jewellery Traders have been doing our part from many years to
sustain the artistic tradition of hand crafted jewellery in
Nepal. Our designs are based on the traditions of our culture
and our craftsmen are skilled in traditional techniques of
silver and gold smithing.
Hira Bajra Jewellery Traders is located in Thimi, a small town
on the road to Bhaktapur, only a few kilometers east of
kathmandu. Our shop is an ideal destination for lovers of fine,
traditional jewellery. All of our products are hand made by our
skilled craftsmen using century old techniques.
The jewellery pictured here is just a sample of our artistry.
Pieces like these can be ready for you in just a few weeks. We
will work with you to produce beautiful jewellery based on these
traditional designs. So, please come and visit us at our shop.
We look forward to share our love of Nepalese traditional
jewellery with you |
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1.tayo
A tayo is a large necklace worn by Newari brides and in
traditional beliefs by Lord Lokeshwor and Kumari. The pointed
pendant represents the earth and the centre jewel on the raised
snake heads represents Lord Lokeshwor who rules the world. |
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2. Bhuswan
A
hair ornament traditionally worn by Newari brides. The design is
a beautiful cluster of flowers and brids
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3. Looswan
A bridal hair ornament. It has a motif of flowers and leaves
entwined on the large medallion.
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4. Tikmala
A traditional necklace of gold sewn onto velvet. The elaborate
motifs are various deities and flowers. It is often worn by
young girls and birds.
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5. Sirbandi
A hair ornament with three or five long pieces which go around
and aver the head. It is worn by young girl on special
occasions.
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6.Nyapusikha
A pair of womens’s hair ornaments with five chains attached to a
brooch.
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7.Jantra
A square pendant with a motif of a deity of flowers, worn on a
chain around the neck.
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8.Nauratna mala
An intrivate necklace which uses nine semi-precious stones in
the pendant.
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9.Surahi jantra
A combination of square and pendulum shaped pendants worn on a
beaded necklace.
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10.Misa tuki
A traditional design for earrings worn at the top of the ears.
The medallions area attached by delicate chains.
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11.Singkhwa chulya
A pair of bracelets ornamented with lions heads at both ends.
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12.Nava ratna angu
A woman’s finger ring studded with nine different semi-precious
stones.
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13.Navgeri
A traditional necklace worn by the women of hill tribes. It is
made of gold rings on fabric.
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14.Lurka
Stunning, oversized earrings worn by the Tamang women, made of
gold and semi-precious stones
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15.Dhungri
Earrings with a classic flower motif and small stones worn on
the middle of the ear of hill women.
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6.Astadal
A pair of finely worked earrings using semi-precious stone in
the center.
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17.Singkhwa marwari
Gold earrings with the beautiful lion head motif.
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18.Jantra sikha
A traditional Newari necklace. On the ornate chain hangs a box
pendant with a flower motif.
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19.Ghau
A flower-shaped pendant attached to multiple strands of coloured
beads, worn by hill women
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