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'''Tamil people'''<ref>http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ltjq37C8hmY/UAwguzCVyrI/AAAAAAAARlg/unJM5NQJ50A/s1600/Studio+portrait+of+Three+Girls+wearing+jewellery+-+Madras+(Chennai),+Tamil+Nadu+1870's.jpg</ref> have historically been connoisseurs of fine golden jewellery, which has a history predating the [[Sangam period]] in the Indian subcontinent. Ancient [[Tamil language|Tamil]] literature lists out the different types of '''jewellery''' worn by women historically from head to toe. Apart from gold, jewellery was also fashioned out of silver, copper and brass.<br />
[[File:Indian-dancer-nataraja.png|thumb|250x316px|right|Bharathanatyam dancer with antique temple jewellery]]<br />
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Tamil annai (''The Mother Tamil'') is praised by ornamenting her with [[The Five Great Epics of Tamil Literature]].<br />
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<br />சிரமதில் திகழ்வது சீவக சிந்தாமணி - ([[Civaka Cintamani]], jewellery on forehead) <br />
<br />செவிகளில் மிளிர்வது குண்டலகேசி - ([[Kundalakesi]], stud on ear)<br />
<br />திருவே நின் இடையணி மணிமேகலையாம் - ([[Manimegalai]], girdle on waist)<br />
<br />கரமதில் மின்னுவது வளையாபதியாம் - ([[Valayapathi]], bangle on hand)<br />
<br />கால் தனில் ஒலிப்பது சிலப்பதிகாரம் - ([[Silappatikaram]], anklet on foot)<br />
<br />கண் கண்ட ஐம்பெரும் காவியத்திலகமே<br />
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==Jewellery for the head==<br />
''Kreedam'', golden crown worn by Deities and Kings, studded with precious stones and gems.<br />
[[File:Kunjam.JPG|thumb|Kunjam]]<br />
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''Nethi chutti or Vagupu chutti or Chutti'',<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.avrswarnamahal.com/collections/gold/gold-nethi-chutti.aspx |title=Archived copy |access-date=2013-12-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131217104952/http://www.avrswarnamahal.com/collections/gold/gold-nethi-chutti.aspx |archive-date=2013-12-17 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Jewel for the forehead.<br />
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''Rakkadi'', used in the backhead, to hold the bunch of lengthy soft hair spun and tied<br />
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''Surya & Chandra Pirai'', Sun & Moon shaped ornamental jewel used to decorate their forehead.<br />
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''Jadanagam'' used to tie the hair band from back side.<br />
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''Pattam'', tied by both bride and groom during wedding on their forehead.<br />
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''Kandasaram'' and ''Kechaparam'' are tied on the braid.<br />
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''Thirugupoo'', round ornament with screw like back used to wore on the backhead in the center.<br />
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''Kunjam'', women ties it at the end of braid. It stimulate long hair growth.<br />
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==Jewellery for the ear==<br />
[[File:Kasumaalai.JPG|thumb|Kaasumaalai]]<br />
''Thodu'', ear stud or ear rings.<br />
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''Kadukkan'', small stud with single stone for men.<br />
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''Olai'', large ear studs.<br />
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''Pampadam'',<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ethnoarte.com/ethnoarte/categorie/Dprodotto.php?id=173&categoria=jewellery |title=Archived copy |access-date=2013-12-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131217100957/http://www.ethnoarte.com/ethnoarte/categorie/Dprodotto.php?id=173&categoria=jewellery |archive-date=2013-12-17 |url-status=dead }}</ref> gold earring with hallow balls and squares filled with lac. Worn by old ladies with big ear hole.<br />
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''Maattal'', chain shaped jewel used to hook in the hair from the ear ring stud or nose stud.<br />
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''Lolakku'', a designer jewel that hung from the ear stud.<br />
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''Kundalam'', ear ornament for both men and women.<br />
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''Jimikki'',<ref>https://www.gehnaindia.com/blog/</ref> another ear stud.<br />
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''Makara kuzhai'', fish shaped ear ornament<br />
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''Kadippu''<br />
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''Karnam''<br />
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''Saarpaipoo''<br />
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''Thandatti''<br />
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''Mudichi''<br />
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''Picharkal''<br />
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''Poodi''<br />
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==Jewellery for the nose==<br />
[[File:Mangamaalai1.JPG|thumb|Maangamaalai]]<br />
''Mookuthi'', Nose stead (Mukkuthi).<br />
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''Besari'', a stud in gold with stone studded Nose stud or ear stead with a hanging design.<br />
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''Bullakku'', A designer jewel that hangs from the nose stead or ear stead.<br />
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==Jewellery for the neck==<br />
[[File:Muthucharam.JPG|thumb|Muthumaalai or Muthucharam]]<br />
''[[Mangala sutra|Thaali]] or Suthuru or Mangalyam'',<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.avrswarnamahal.com/collections/gold/gold-mangalyam.aspx |title=Archived copy |access-date=2013-12-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131217115112/http://www.avrswarnamahal.com/collections/gold/gold-mangalyam.aspx |archive-date=2013-12-17 |url-status=dead }}</ref> groom ties around bride's neck during marriage that show the bondage between them. The shape differs according to the caste.<br />
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''Attigai'',<ref>http://www.gopaldasjewellers.com/Diamond-Necklace--Addigai-Necklace-869-11.aspx</ref> necklace like ornament worn very close to neck.<br />
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''Aaram or Haram'',<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.avrswarnamahal.com/collections/gold/gold-harams.aspx |title=Archived copy |access-date=2013-12-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131217104948/http://www.avrswarnamahal.com/collections/gold/gold-harams.aspx |archive-date=2013-12-17 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Necklace.<br />
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''Maalai or Charam'', Made of plain gold or pearls & corals.<br />
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''Kaasu Maalai'', long chain made of gold coins.<br />
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''Maanga Maalai'', long chain designed like mango([[Paisley (design)]]) studded with stones and gems.<br />
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''Vettrilai Kovai'', betel-leaf-shaped pendants on long chain.<br />
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''Kodi Maalai'', a chain made in the shape of leaves and plants of soft designs in plain gold.<br />
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''Sangili'', Chain made of gold only.<br />
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''Kaarai'', neck ornament<br />
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''Contrakaram'', moon shaped ornament for the chest. Listed out in [[Sangam literature]] '[[Silappatikaram|Silapathikaram]]'.<br />
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''Chavadi'', five layers of chain.<br />
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''Vilakku mooku'' a chain model<br />
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''Godumai vidhai'' a chain model of wheat<br />
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''Pirandai kattai'' a chain model of pirandai plant<br />
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''Erattai vadam Malai'' a type of linked two chains<br />
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==Jewellery for the hands==<br />
[[File:Vanghi.JPG|thumb|Vangi]]<br />
''Valayal or Sarivu'', bangles made up of plain gold or gold with stones or gems.<br />
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''Kaikappu'', bangles without designs known as Kappu<br />
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''Mothiram or Neli'', finger ring.<br />
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''Vangi or Vanki'',<ref>http://www.vummidi.com/jewellery-collections/diamond-jewellery/accessories/goddess-lakshmi-diamond-vanki.aspx</ref> armband.<br />
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''Nagothu'', Naga(snake) shape on vanki.<br />
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''Kanganam'' (armband)<br />
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''Tholvalai Kappu'' used in the shoulder to hold the sari.<br />
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''Nagar or Nagam'', A cobra shaped ornament used the upper arms.<br />
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==Jewellery for the waist==<br />
[[File:Araijanam.JPG|thumb|Araijan kodi or Araijanam]]<br />
[[File:Ottiyanam.JPG|thumb|Oddiyanam]]<br />
''Oddiyanam'',<ref>http://www.vummidi.com/jewellery-collections/diamond-jewellery/accessories/oddiyanam.aspx</ref> waist belt used to tighten the [[sari]], in the hip.<br />
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''Aranaal'', a chain shaped one used along with inner side of sari at hip.<br />
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''[[Aranjanam|Aranjanam or Araijnan Kayiru or Araijnan Kodi]]'',<ref>http://www.tamilbrahmins.com/philosophy-traditions/3671-paramacharya-bhashyamrutam.html</ref> silver or gold chain for tie around the waist of infants or children and men even thick black or red thread will be used.<br />
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''Arasala (Arasa ilai)'', [[Ficus religiosa|pipal or sacred fig]] leaf like ornament with waist chain made up of gold or silver for babies (female).<br />
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==Jewellery for feet==<br />
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Silver ornaments wore below the waist are listed below<br />
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[[File:Metti.JPG|thumb|250px|Metti or Minji ritual during [[Tamil language|Tamil]] wedding]]<br />
''[[Silambu]]'', ring shaped anklet, like hollow pipe that used to contain precious stones, silver balls, pearl or coral beads. The [[Sangam literature]] '[[Silappatikaram|Silapathikaram]]' named after silambu.<br />
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''Sathangai or Salangai'', a series of small silver bells and worn in the anklet, used by classical dancers like Bharathanatyam dancers. Listed out in [[Sangam literature]] '[[Silappatikaram|Silapathikaram]]'.<br />
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''Metti or Minji or Peeli'', grooms place it on the bride's second finger from toe during wedding.<br />
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''[[Anklet|Kolusu]]'' (Anklet) made in silver with varieties of shape and design.<br />
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''Thandai or Patharasam'', same as Silambu but heavy.<br />
[[File:Silambu and kolusu.jpg|thumb|Silambu & Kolusu]]<br />
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''Kaappu'' (Plain anklets)<br />
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''Padakkam'', listed out in [[Sangam literature]] '[[Silappatikaram|Silapathikaram]]'.<br />
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==See also==<br />
*[[Tamil culture]]<br />
*[[Tamil people]]<br />
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==References==<br />
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[[Category:Types of jewellery]]<br />
[[Category:Jewellery of India]]<br />
[[Category:Culture of Tamil Nadu]]</div>>Bishonen