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The Fascinating History Of Jewellery In India

Silver Pendant OnlineThere are a rare few women in the world who do not like jewellery, but there are a rarer few women (and men), who know the actual history of jewellery. India is a land that has been known for culture, tradition and a heritage that is rich and vibrant and this is a country that has a rich history when it comes to jewellery too. As a matter of fact, the very first instances of jewellery in India date back to the Indus Valley Civilization. When excavations were being done in the areas of Mohenjodaro and Harappa, several pieces of jewellery were found and it has been reasoned that not just women, but also men favoured jewellery in those times.

 For the longest time, close to 2000 years, ours was the only country to supply gemstones to the entire world. Some of the biggest and best diamonds came from Golconda, while the pearls from the Gulf of Mannar were prized globally and sapphires from Kashmir adorned designs in the farthest corners of the world. Rulers wanted them, because they symbolised wealth and prosperity and for women, it was always a status symbol as well as security. Few people know, but the very first diamond drill was created in India!

 No matter which part of the country you are in, you will find excellent examples of jewellery – if in Kashmir you can find the traditional double layered jhumkas, in Kerala you will find pure gold necklaces inspired by nature. In Maharashtra you will find the highly adorned nath, while in the far north east, you will find the Loka Paro; there is simply so much to explore when it comes to the tradition of jewellery in India. Temples as well as dance forms such as Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi and Odishi led to the growth of a different type of jewellery, samples of which still exist.

 With the advent of the Mughals, a whole new era of jewellery was ushered in – they brought with them a love for gold and precious stones, which were inlaid into intricate designs. Forms of jewellery making including kundan, jadau and polki all were brought into existence at around this time and till date, India is renowned for such artistic works.

 The modern woman of today might favour delicate pieces of jewellery crafted in platinum, studded with diamonds, but there is no denying that these too will have found some inspiration from the pages of Indian history!

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Unniyarcha - The Legend That Inspired The Brand

God’s Own Country, the land of coconuts, a land where a green carpet and blue skies await you – all these are things that you would always associate with Kerala and even though all this is true about this gorgeous little state, there is so much more that people don’t know about. This is also the land that has a history that goes back centuries and a land that offers some of the most incredible jewellery that the world has seen. And of course, Kerala is also the land that has given birth to legends that have inspired brands such as Unniyarcha.

A warrior who has been the subject of several ballads, stories and even movies, Unniyarcha or known simply as Archa, was a woman of insurmountable beauty and courage. Believed to have lived in Northern Malabar area of Kerala during the 16th century, it is said that Archa was born in the famed Puthooram family, as the daughter of Kannappa Chekavar, one of the most renowned Kalari masters in the Kadathanadu region. It was but natural that she was exposed to the martial art of kalarippayattu from a really young age. By the time she came of age and was ready to be married to Kalari Asan Attumanamel Kunhiraman, she was quite the warrior herself.

Archa’s bravery came to the forefront, when she took on the Jonaka Mappila ruffians, who were the immigrants invading the Malabar coast. Known to abduct women and molest them and even sell them off as slaves, these ruffians had created quite a nuisance and Archa stood strong and tall against them, fighting them all off. Rather than a waist belt or oddiyanam, she chose to wear her urumi around her belt. This long whip like sword was her choice of weapon and she used it deftly to bring down the Jonaka Mappila ruffians, protecting women of the area for as long as she lived. This event also became an important aspect of the native uprising against the Arabic slave traders in the Malabar area.

The brave and indomitable heroine of the Kerala legends still shows the true form of Shakti – the woman who will not be supressed, the woman who will not shy away and the woman who will fight for her identity and honour! This is the warrior who has now inspired an entire brand of Silver jewellery and each piece from this brand symbolises the power each woman embodies!