10 Most Famous and Gorgeous Styles of Traditional Goan Jewellery

Every Indian state has its traditional jewellery. Every jewellery styled represents a different state and region. Goa is one of the small states of India, but one can find variety in the traditional jewellery of Goa.

Here, a list of traditional Goan jewellery is curated.

Bajubandh:

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Bajubandh is known as an armlet. It is worn on the upper side of the hand. Goan Bajubandh is crafted in gold. Flower and peacock motifs are designed to enhance it with utmost gorgeousness. You can choose from a wide range of variety available.

Bangles:

1. Goth:

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Goth is traditional bangles of goa. They are made of gold. The gold design is enhanced with floral motifs. A variety of designs are there to choose from. These Goth are simply crafted with gold but with the amazing art of traditional artesian.

2. Tode:

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Tode is another traditional Goan bangles. These bangles are crafted in gold and adorned by a variety of designs. Sometimes they are adorned with diamonds, pearls, rubies, or any other precious gemstone. Goan women adorn these on festivals, special occasions, pooja, and weddings.

3. Pichodi:

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Pichodi is one of the classic bangles that enhances the traditional dress of Goa. It is designed in the shape of a crown with gold. Pearls and other stones are also enhanced in it to make the design more precious.

4. Piddukachi Kakna:

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These traditional bangles are crafted in gold motifs enhanced with a variety of beads. Various colors of beads can be adorned with these such as orange, red, black, and many others. Even with this variety of beads, most designs of bangles are crafted with black.

Mangalsutra:

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Traditional Goan Mangalsutra is known as ‘Kasithaali’. Kasithaali is designed in a gold chain with black beads and corals. It has a small pendant made of gold in the middle. A variety of designs from minimal to detailed are available for Kasithaali.

Necklaces:

1. Coral necklace:

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This is a simple chain type necklace made with gold chain. It is enhanced with coral beads and gold pearls. A small pendant is also adorned in it. You can choose from varieties of designs. Nowadays, stylish coral necklaces are also available in which diamonds and other gems are also enhanced.

2. Galsari:

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Galsari is another style of traditional Goan jewellery. Galsari is a coin necklace. Coins are adorned with coral beads and gold pearls and strung in a thread. Coins have symbols and figures of Goan deities. Some Galsari is also enhanced with layered black pearls chain. Galsari may have a single or double layer of chains.

4. Pakhe:

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Pakhe are traditional ear cuffs of Goa. They are crafted in Konkani designs. Pakhe is made from gold and adorned with floral motifs and pearls. Pakhe forms a mesh-like pattern. Generally, these traditional ear cuffs are adorned by women on pooja, festive season, wedding, or family get-together.

5. Vel:

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These are traditional long earrings with ear chain. Goan women wear this on a daily basis as they are lightweight. Vel are designed in gold chain enhanced with pearls, diamonds, rubies, or combinations of such gems. You can choose from these according to your choice of design.

6. Kaan:

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Kaan is another type of ear cuffs. They make an adorable traditional Konkani look. These ear cuffs are made with gold. Pearls, diamonds, rubies, or other gems adores the beauty of Kaan. These ear cuffs complete the traditional dress of Goa.

7. Ved:

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Ved are regular earrings worn by Goan women. Diamonds, pearls, rubies, or any other gems or combination of these gems adorn the design of Ved made with gold. Here, the gold pearls are uses to design the pair of Ved.

8. Nath:

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Every region in India has different traditional naths. Traditional Nath of Goa is made in gold. It consists of floral design with stone at the upper part. Pearls, white or pink diamonds, rubies, or emeralds are also adorned in Nath.

9. Payal:

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Payal are worn by women on regular basis in Goa. They are a kind of regular anklets. Generally, they are made of gold or silver. Traditionally, Goan payal has a simple design.

10. Vedi:

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These are traditional Goan toe rings adorned by women on regular basis. Generally, Vedi is worn by women after their marriage. They are crafted in gold or silver. Simple as well as diamond, pearl Vedi are also available to choose from.

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