Traditional Jewellery Guide for the Kashmiri Bride
From delicate and long gold dejhoor earrings to a heavy kaskar, a Kashmiri Pandit bride’s jewelry exudes raw beauty.
Nestled amidst snow-capped peaks and lush Himalayan flora and fauna, Kashmir has a lot to boast about. The Kashmiri brides are famed for their unique style, especially their jewelry. Making full use of silver and gold this bride’s jewelry box contains one-of-a-kind design pieces that reflect her region’s traditions.
So if you’re a bride from Kashmir looking to go for a traditional look for your big day, here’s a quick jewelry guide to help you make the best choices.
Dejhoor:
Pierced through the top ends of the ears’ upper cartilage, the dejhoor is worn by married Kashmiri Pandit women and is a symbol of their marital status. Consisting of ‘Aath’, a thin gold chain that replaces the red thread after the marriage ceremony and ‘Athoor’, a fringed ornament that accompanies a hexagonal-shaped gold dejhoor, these iconic earrings are worn by every Kashmiri Pandit bride.
Photos Courtesy: Aadyaa and Rippy Koul
Kaskar:
Crafted out of gold, these bangles are thick and are sported by brides along with other bangles.
Photos Courtesy: khandar Studio
Gunu:
A bold and thick gold bangle, the gunu is forged out of gold and boasts of an animal head design where both ends meet.
Photos Courtesy: Sneha Badam and Iryum
Here’s a list of stores where you can find Kashmir Pandit jewelry to suit your taste and style:
Tara Singh Jewellers
Paisley Pop Shop
Kashmir Box
Hollywood Ornaments
Farco Jewellers
