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2. Temple Jewellery of Nagercoil - Wikipedia

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   Temple Jewellery of Nagercoil is a type of gold jewellery from the Nagercoil region in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. [1] It was declared as a Geographical indication in 2007–08. [2] The jewellery is made from gold interspersed with precious stones. A special type of red and green colored stone called "Kuchu kal" is used for making the ...

3. Panchaloha - Wikipedia

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   The composition is laid down in the Shilpa shastras, a collection of ancient texts that describe arts, crafts, and their design rules, principles and standards. Panchaloha is traditionally described as an alloy of gold, silver, copper, zinc, and iron. It is believed that wearing jewellery made of such an alloy brings balance in life, self ...

4. Jewellery of Tamil Nadu - Wikipedia

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   Bharathanatyam dancer with antique temple jewellery. Tamil people have historically been connoisseurs of fine golden jewellery, which has a history predating the Sangam period in the Indian subcontinent. Ancient Tamil literature lists out the different types of jewellery worn by women historically from head to toe. Apart from gold, jewellery ...

5. Payyannur Pavithra ring - Wikipedia

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   Payyannur Holy Ring Shree Subramanya Swamy Temple, Payyannur The historical holy ring. Payyannur Pavithra Mothiram is a kind of gold ring worn by Indians for its ritualistic value. This holy ring is worn during the rituals of pithru bali, or the prayer for the dead ancestors of the person. This ring was traditionally made of Dharba grass.

6. Amrapali Museum - Wikipedia

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   Several designs are displayed in jewellery and other silver objects of the collection. The genesis of terms and categories such as Tribal, Mughal, Rajput, Temple jewellery are illustrated through representative pieces. The museum presents a plethora of designs from the repertoire of Indian craftsmen that have evolved over time.

7. 5 tiny gold foil figures have been found at a temple in Norway

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   Five gold figures have been found at a site in Norway. The miniature stamped foils give archaeologists insight into Scandinavian life over 1,400 years ago.