Moha stories

The mystical influence of the Turquoise over spirituality!

A carrier of so many benefits, it poses as an elixir and instantly captivates; due to its attractive blue aquamarine colour; a colour so interesting that it has been known...

Buddhist ornaments

A pair of royal earrings in torsade (twisted) style has also been observed on the stupa at Bharut. They are said to have originated from Andhra Pradesh in the 1st...

The Nagali!

The Bharwad nagali - These nagali are made from silver and are less attractive than the other types. The women wearing these do not associate the nagali with the snake...

Bugadi

The Bugadi is another striking example of religious symbols having an impact on the designs and jewellery of India. Indian jewellery thus has a language of its own via which...

The Kazhuththu uru

This necklace also has another occasion of use. The members of this community celebrate the 60th birthday of man as it marks the theoretical half life of a man (considering...

The Umlakh!

This ornament has gained inspiration from the cave paintings which show men, or deities or tantriks wearing it. These lovely and carefully crafted pieces are almost always owned by the...

The Bhungri!

The Bhungri and the phul both have concentric designs with soldered ‘granulated work’ or the ‘rava work,' on them. These beautiful ornaments are circular in shape and display the detailing...

Sarpech

The above picture shows the basic structure of a sarpech. The sarpech usually have floral motifs and have hollow plates as stated above studded with stones (jadau) on the front...

Moha’s Stone Diaries – The Coral!

The coral-stone has many spiritual and healing properties which benefit the wearer. Some of these are listed below; Physically, the Coral stone helps in general healing, circulatory problems and blood...

Moha Stone Diaries - The Turquoise!

“Sacred in some cultures as being a gift from the Gods. The stone of sky and water is said to protect and bless the wearer. It is said that it...

Lingam Caskets

The two most aesthetically striking forms of these caskets are the one displaying the panch mukhi (five-faced) Shiva lingam with a Nandi (Shiva’s vehicle) right next to it and another...

The 'Jadai Nagam'

The Nagar - It is another head ornament which displays a large Cobra head form. Usually made with gold worked in repousse, it is filled with lac and has a...

Fabulous Jewellery Gift Ideas That Every Indian Groom Would Love

Now it’s time for you to pick your favourite one While many will focus on the bride and the Bridal Jewellery gifts which surely is the perfect choice for any...

Magar Kundal

Worn largely by the brahmin purohit community, pandits & artists these beautiful earrings were made from gold & studded with gems like diamonds, rubies, sapphires etc. Gifted as symbols of...

Nagapadi Tali

The women of the Nair community still hold the ornament very dear to their hearts. They have always believed that this ornament is present to them from the Gods &...

Pahunchi

Pahunchi are made of gold as well as silver. But it is a little known fact that the metal & the size of the beads in the Pahunchi indicated the...

Vanki

The Vanki stands out due to its inverted ‘V’ shaped design. It is designed to perfectly compliment the shape of the arm. The Vanki is thus very dear to all...