Onam is Known as the harvest festival of Kerela, it is celebrated with beautiful cultural performances, traditional songs, and big feasts, and everyone is wears their best traditional attire. This look is incomplete without jewellery that matches perfectly with the dress elevating everyone’s personality around. No matter if it’s a small girl, a teenager, or an adult, you will see everyone flaunting their dress and jewellery on this auspicious day. But, do you know what kind of jewellery people wear on this day and how they pair it with their outfits?
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Well, today we will check out the different jewellery styles that are famous in Kerela and you will see people wearing them while celebrating the Onam Festival.
1. Traditional Kerala Kasavu Jewellery
The festival of Onam welcomes the traditional Kerala Kasavu saris which is cream and gold in colour. The best accessory that will go perfect with this saree is the Kerala-style gold ornaments. Again, one can imagine the exquisite gold necklaces, chokers, and bangle that symbolically depict the cultural calendar of the state. For a true Kasavu look, you can glance at a golden necklace that can be also layered with other thinner necklaces and traditional drop earrings — jhumkas. The plainness of the Kasavu sari with the inclusion of the gold ornaments gives the women a feel of royalty.
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2. Temple Jewellery: Prostrations and Pioneers
Rose gold Tear Drop Jhumki
The temple jewellery designs are based on the motifs of temples in South India. It is a requisite ornament for all traditional occasions, especially Onam. Called ‘temple jewellery’ these motifs are designs of deities, flowers, and peacocks. Accented in gold these pieces are often studded with ruby, emeralds, pearls, etc. Temple jewellery alone can redefine your Onam attire, whether it is a statement temple necklace or temple earrings. These jewellery pieces carry with them spiritual connotations and culture – the perfect pieces for the festive season of Onam.
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3. Pearl Jewellery: Subtle Elegance
Pearl jewellery is suitable for women who do not like flashy and bold accessories, and who are looking for sobriety. Pearls are tender and shiny, and the shine cannot be as being too loud as the diamonds are. A fine string of pearls, a pearl necklace set, or even a pair of pearl drops will surely enhance the overtones of white and gold of the Kasavu sari. Also, pearls can be combined with other gemstones, which is why they can be worn with gold or diamond jewellery and will look elegant and restrained. Pearl ornaments can be used not only for ‘Onam’ but also for other festive seasons.
4. Mango Mala: A Festive Favourite
Perfect Addition to your Onam Attire
The Mango Mala is an ethnic South Indian neckpiece that comes curved and studded with mango-shaped motifs usually in gold and set with gems. This piece of jewellery is worn mostly during occasions such as festivals and also weddings within the state of Kerala. The Mango Mala carries a lot of social and religious significance. It forms a part of the Onam celebration along with the auspicious and colourful look it provides to the outfit making it a perfect addition for Onam.
5. Antique Gold Jewellery: Pinch of Vintage Style
Those who yearn for the great classical looks of the yesteryears will love the smooth and classic looks of the antique gold jewellery. These pieces come often with intricate engravings, filigree and a patina usually associated with all things vintage. A necklace made of gold and antique or a pair of antique earrings can provide ethnic wear with a touch of elegance. These pieces are designs that can almost pass off as antique and they give the whole aura of the Onam collection such a grand feel; they are pieces you would dearly treasure.
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6. Bangles and Bracelets: Adorn Your Wrists
14K Gold Plumeria Diamond Bracelet
When it comes to accessorizing, there is no traditional look that is complete without wearing bangles or bracelets on your wrists. Just for Onam, these ornaments can be worn by stacking thin and slightly thicker gold bangles together in a traditional manner. The same is true for gold bangles which can be worn with kadas containing temple jewellery designs or gemstone motifs. For a more modern look, it is possible to choose one-dimensional bracelets of gold or with pearl inserts, they look at the same time delicately and rather festive. The sound of bangles chinking is also symbolic of celebration and thus bangles do make a very important accessory for Onam.
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7. Maang Tikka: Garnish Your Forehead
The Maang Tikka is a beautiful ornament with a touch of a traditional Onam look - you can’t resist having it. This piece of jewel is usually set with gemstones, pearls, or gold designs including engravings. With the Maang Tikka, you are set for the traditional look and make you look like royalty, completing your look.
8. Anklets: A Delicate Finish
Rose Gold Geometric Anklet
It is extremely important not to leave your feet uncovered, so put some lovely anklets on. In South Indian tradition, bangles, or ‘mania’ as it is called in Tamil are worn around the ankle and it could be made of silver or gold. Just plain chain anklets with small bells or even more fancy anklets with stars, or gems can be perfect for Onam. Anklets are considered to be a part of elegant additional accessories to the traditional outfit.
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