Author Topic: Punjabana de gehne !!!!! (Read 28603 times)

Amitoz · « **on:** February 17, 2015, 10:20:58 AM »

Punjabis are known as much for their bravery and exuberant lifestyle as for their love for ornaments. Punjabi jewellery is known not only for its variety and traditional connotation but also for its aesthetics. The variety of traditional ornaments used by women is virtually endless. However, almost every piece of ornament that adorn women of Punjab has a cultural or religious relevance attached to it. Let’s have a closer look at some of the main traditional ornaments worn by women of Punjab.

Head or Forehead Ornaments

Saggiphul, chaunk or choti phul – a round boss worn on the hair over the forehead

Sir mang – a pendant worn on the head. The maang jewel is worn in the center of the hair parting and dangles on the forehead in the shape of a lovely pendant.