Traditional Bengali Jewelry worn by brides in West Bengal

 Jewellery is a fundamental piece of Indian culture. Indian ladies have been wearing adornments for a thousand years and even now the passion for gems has not diminished by an inch. Back in the days, women used to wear blossoms, shells, bones, dots, and stones, in any case, with the advent of time, increasingly more amazing materials have been presented. These days, various materials like copper, silver, ivory, bronze, gold, precious stone have been presented. The custom of wearing adornments despite everything holds gigantic significance for some individuals. India's interest in Gold is notable over the globe. Jewellery has been a part of Bengali cultures for centuries.

Gold holds colossal significance in Bengali customs and the act of wearing gold adornments on unique events – including weddings, religious functions, and significant celebrations, for example, Durga Puja and Kali Puja – goes back hundreds of years. Some traditional Bengali jewellery designs are still popular. Traditional dresses of Bengal look perfect with traditional jewellery of Bengal. Let’s take a closer look at Bengal’s connection with jewellery.

In many Bengali weddings many brides wear traditional jewelry of Bengal which is made of gold and precious stones. The traditional jewelry has a unique traditional style and the cultural ethnicity of India has been maintained by this jewelry.  The gold jewelry of West Bengal reflects the state’s magnificent culture heritage and plays a huge role in traditional functions of West Bengal. The brides wear traditional jewelry like Pati Haar, Jhumko, Nath, Tikli, Crown, Choker, Kaan, Kaan Bala, Chur, Ratanchur, Bauti, Beloyari Churi, Shona Badhano Shakha Pola, Bokul Mala and Gaala Bhora Bala. 

The Pati Haar is usually a heavy studded necklace which the brides wear on their weddings, family events and even Durga Puja. It is made of gold which is crafted with immaciate passion and intricate designing. It is very comfortable to wear even with its heavy intricate designs because of its flattened shape.

The Jhumko is very popular Bengali jewelry with the brides of West Bengal which is crafted with beautiful intricate floral motifs. It is also known as jhumka and chandelier earrings. In current time it has many new designs which make it more stylish and suitable for the latest fashion trends.

The Nath is usually a traditional gold rings which is adorned by brides during their wedding ceremony which has plethora of designs and styles. The size of the Nath is proportionate to the financial status of the bride’s family.

The Tikli is usually a traditional head which is made of gold and worn by the brides of West Bengal on their wedding, occasions or family functions. Its design is crafted with precision and Tikli expensive piece include studded stones (both precious and semi-precious).

The Crown is usually a headgear and used to hold the veil of a bride in West Bengal on their wedding ceremony. It is inspired by the British rulers who ruled our country for 200 years. The Crown is combined with mang tikka which offers an elegant and graceful look to the bride. The Brides also wear tiara’s which is made of gold known as Shonar Mukut. This adds a royal appeal to the bride’s look.

The Choker is one of the most worn styles of Bengali jewellery. It is usually a close-fit neckwear which is worn on the highest part of the neck of a bride. In current time the gold chokers are diamonds or pearls studded. It is also known as a chik.

The Kaan is usually Gold ornament ear jewelry which covers the entire ear of a bride in their wedding ceremonies and family functions. It is made of huge amount of precious metal which has 15 gm minimum for each ear.

The Kaan Bala is usually a round big earring and favoured by the brides of West Bengal. Kaan Bala is inspired from a bangle’s shape.

The Chur is a traditional gold bracelet which is crafted with elegant intricate work and 50gm amount of gold used to make a single bangle.

The Ratanchur is usually a hand jewelry which has five finger rings attached to individual chains to reach the wrist or arm and worn by a bride of West Bengal on their weddings.

The Bauti is a half-cut bangal which is ideal for everyday use and made of gold worn by the brides of West Bengal.

The Beloyari Churi is usually a gold bangle made from a special cut design known as beloyari.

It is one of the most beautiful styles of traditional jewellery of Bengal.

The Shona Badhano Shakha Pola is worn by the brides of West Bengal which are also bangles made of conch shells and gold.

The Bokul Mala is a gold chain or necklace which design is inspired from a flower called as bokul. The brides of West Bengal wear Bokul Mala on everyday basis.

The Gaala Bhora Bhara is a gold bangle filled with wax to increase its strength and durability. This is worn on a daily basis by the brides of West Bengal.

Thus, we saw that how the jewelry makes Bengali brides make beautiful on their wedding day and can wear them on daily basis as well.

T o conclude we saw the different styles and designs of jewelry worn by Bengali brides on their weddings. We also saw the different types of Bengali traditional jewelry and their role describing how important it is for India’s culture heritage. 

The gold jewelry also plays an important role for various family functions. Some of the traditional Bengali jewelry can be worn on daily basis as well. Many of the traditional jewelry are having new designs and styles due to the latest fashion trends. They are made to attract attention of the new generation whenever they get married. The Bengali weddings are the most talked in articles, newspaper and magazines around the city and all over the world. The wedding also takes place with many traditional Bengali ceremonies which is considered the best day of a bride’s wedding.