Indian men are deeply rooted in the life of bling, because they wear jewelry since childhood, and jewelry is often a gift from the elders to the younger generation. In India, every adult male has at least one ring, and even the "owner of a tricycle" wears three rings in one hand. Some people still wear bracelets inlaid with jewels on their wrists. Their cultural point of view is that wearing jewelry can ward off evil spirits and keep peace. From crowns and hair ornaments to necklaces, arm ornaments, bracelets, belts, anklets and toe rings, there are a wide variety of things.
Indian traditional clothing, whether it is sari worn by women or Gu Erda and headscarf worn by men, is extremely bright and gorgeous. In order to match this kind of silk and clothing inlaid with gold thread, Indian jewelry has always been crowned with luxurious and shiny design. Whether it's necklaces or bracelets, complex styles or color matching choices of gems, they are full of rich Indian customs, using red sapphires, emeralds, white pearls, diamonds, gold and so on. , dazzling, give a person a kind of Bollywood song and dance exaggerated feeling.
The traditional headscarf of an impressive Indian man will be inlaid with nine kinds of brightly colored gems, and the main gem in the middle is bigger, brighter and more eye-catching. Sometimes people put feathers on their headscarves. On weddings or important occasions, this feather will become a "gem feather"-Salpeh.
Sarpech is a popular headdress among male nobles in Mughal dynasty of India. This ornament was introduced into India from Persia. It was originally used to insert bird feathers in front of the headscarf as decoration, and it was called Kalgi. Later, craftsmen imitated the shape of feathers through the combination of gold and precious stones, and made a gorgeous Salpeh. Antique Sarpech often appears in major auction houses.
At Indian weddings, the groom's persistence and attention to jewelry is sometimes far better than the bride's. Because in the past, the amount of jewelry worn by Indian bridegrooms directly reflected the economic strength of in-laws. Although the amount of jewelry worn by grooms today is not directly related to their family status, most Indian grooms still maintain the habit of wearing high-grade jewelry.
Before marrying the bride, the groom will hold a knife or dagger in his hand. They believe that such iron east and west will help drive out the devil. The handles of knives and daggers, like their jewels, are covered with colorful gems.
Cartier's custom-made necklace for the prince of India
In the eyes of Indians, jewelry is never based on "pieces", but on "sets". The history of this jewelry set originated from the royal family's pursuit of identity. These conservative rulers hope to show their wealth and power with solemn and integrated overall beauty. This concept has spread among the people, and Indian women will dress up with complete sets of jewelry and walk with jingles every holiday celebration. Indian men are unwilling to lag behind, wearing dozens of jewels bearing different auspicious meanings, forming a gorgeous and unique Indian custom.
In the photo, Rajat Singh, the maharaja of Navana Galban. He is a connoisseur of precious stones and jewels. Because it is placed in the most eye-catching position on the top of the head, headscarf accessories are of great significance to the Indian prince, which can not only directly impact the hearts of passers-by, but also show its noble status.
This necklace definitely makes you admire its design. It consists of 15 groups of jewelry inlaid with pearls and diamonds, strung together by a string with adjustable length. This form of jewelry is called "Huanglanya" necklace, and the shape of the pendant is taken from Huanglanya.
This spinel necklace handed down from generation to generation by the Mughal royal family is engraved with many inscriptions, including "Glory Spinel", which refers to Akbar the Great, the third emperor of the Mughal Empire in India. He is regarded as the real founder and the greatest emperor of the Mughal Empire. Carve your name on precious and rare gems, which is what almost every Mughal royal family does to show their dignity.
This handsome man with flowers in his hand is Jahangir, the fourth emperor of the Mughal Empire of India and the eldest son of Akbar the Great. He is an emperor who loves art and culture, nature, flowers, painting and is affectionate. He married a beautiful Persian immigrant maid-in-waiting as queen. From the exquisite inlaid jewels on the dagger worn around his waist, we can also see a little of his romantic character.
India's gems are not just decorations. For Hindus, jewelry can also ward off evil spirits. They selected the "Nine Treasures Band" from many precious stones, namely ruby, sapphire, emerald, zircon, topaz, opal, diamond, pearl and coral. Each gem symbolizes a different planet and represents the microcosm of the universe together, thus forming a form of amulet protection. Beautiful brown opal and sapphire amulet pendants can be worn by attractive men at present.
The skills of Indian jewelers are also reflected in the bracelets. The buttons that can control the opening and closing of the bracelet are also full of creativity. Different color schemes, enamels and gems make bracelets colorful. As early as Mughal portraits, men can be seen wearing this hard bracelet with animal-shaped decorations at the end. This kind of bracelet is still very popular today. Male compatriots who are writing, do you want to try to challenge yourself?
The so-called from head to toe, anklets can not be less. Don't think that members of the royal family show off too much. Wear gold and diamonds. Throughout India, monarchs presented gold anklets to their subjects or nationals in recognition of their status or achievements. This is regarded as a great honor, and not everyone has the opportunity to wear anklets.
How do Indian princes spend their boring time after dinner? The game, called Chatulanka, consists of four kinds of chess pieces, such as elephants, chariots, cavalry and infantry, and also reflects the composition of the ancient Indian army.
The prince's afternoon tea should also be elegant and exquisite. In formal court meetings and other ceremonial occasions, in order to show respect for guests, the host must use noble containers and cups to hold delicious food. The royal family drinks tea and chats, and more importantly, drinks identity and character. According to records, the Mughal emperor Jahangir used a covered gold cup with jewels, a gold plate and a cup cover with diamonds, rubies and emeralds. The whole set of beautifully decorated small boxes in the picture are used to hold betel nuts. Make an appointment with three or five friends, have some tea, chew a betel nut and play cards. The afternoon tea time between the two brothers will be beautiful!
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