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2. Jhumka (earring style) - Wikipedia

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   Previously, the Kharanphool referred to the bejeweled round disc on the ear (the name itself meaning "flower for the ear"), and the jhumki referred to the bell shaped jewelry at the bottom of the piece. [1] The jhumka have maintained their status throughout history in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh as coveted earrings.

3. Mughal clothing - Wikipedia

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   Mughal paintings from Akbar's reign gave the art renewed vigor, and a range of designs were developed. The Mughals contributed to almost all fields of development of jewelry. The use of jewelry was an integral part of the lifestyle, be it the king, men or women or even the king's horse. Women were known to have as many as 8 complete sets of ...

4. Jhumar - Wikipedia

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   Jhumar performed before 1947. Jhumar or Jhoomar (also called Ghumbar in the Sandalbar area) is a traditional Saraiki dance in Pakistan, it originates from the Southern Punjab. [1] [2] [3] It is also popular in the Sandalbar areas of Punjab. It is slower and more rhythmic form. [4] [5] The word "Jhumar" comes from Jhum/Jhoom, which means to sway ...

5. Earring - Wikipedia

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   The practice of wearing earrings was a tradition for Ainu men and women, [13] but the Government of Meiji Japan forbade Ainu men to wear earrings in the late-19th century. [14] Earrings were also commonplace among nomadic Turkic tribes and Korea. Lavish ear ornaments have remained popular in India from ancient times to the present day.

6. Jewellery - Wikipedia

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   Today, many jewellery designs and traditions are used, and jewellery is commonplace in Indian ceremonies and weddings. [63] For many Indians, especially those who follow the Hindu or Jain faiths, bridal jewellery is known as streedhan and functions as personal wealth for the bride only, as a sort of financial security. For this reason, this ...

7. Usekh collar - Wikipedia

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   As early as the Old Kingdom (c. 2670–2195 B.C.), Egyptian artisans fashioned images of deities, kings, and mortals wearing broad collars made of molded tubular and teardrop beads. [1] The Usekh or Wesekh is a personal ornament, a type of broad collar or necklace , familiar to many because of its presence in images of the ancient Egyptian elite.