pakistan's gorgeous jewelry from head to toe
2024-09-20
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yao xiao, our special correspondent in pakistan
walking on the streets of islamabad, pakistan, your eyes will be unconsciously attracted by the various jewelry worn by girls. these complex and gorgeous jewelry make them shine and look beautiful. as a beauty-loving woman, the global times reporter also followed local friends to buy a lot of non-precious metal jewelry, explore their uses, and experience the history and culture of beauty in the south asian subcontinent.
jhumka bell-shaped earrings jhumka is an onomatopoeia that refers to the jingling sound made by earrings when a girl walks. the original meaning of this word is "bell" or "bowl". the earrings are hollow, light and comfortable to wear, while the shape is exaggerated and gorgeous enough. it is said that this type of earrings has existed since bc, and it is still a must-have in the jewelry boxes of indian and pakistani women today.
during the mughal period, the earrings became more elaborate, with pearls and gemstones inlaid into a flower on top and a bell on the bottom, usually worn with a decorative chain that extended all the way to the hair and was fixed with a small hook. eventually, the flower shape on the top and the bell shape on the bottom formed the common shape of jhumka earrings today.
chand bali moon earrings the crescent moon symbol of this earring has a strong religious color and was widely loved by noble women during the mughal period. this earring is also relatively light, with exaggerated and gorgeous shapes, and it jingles when worn while walking.
asymmetrical headdress passa this type of hair ornament is called jhoomar or passa. passa is an urdu word meaning "one side". this hair ornament originated in the mughal era and is fan-shaped and usually decorated on the left side of a woman's hair, extending from the top of the head to the ear.
maang tikka and matha patti the brow pendant is called maang tikka, also known as maang patii. the brow pendant does not seem to be unique to south asia, but the style characteristics of south asia are still very obvious. matha patti is the chain that connects the brow pendant and can help fix the brow pendant.
nose ringnath some people think that nose rings are a feature of south asia, but in fact, they originated in the middle east and entered the south asian subcontinent with the mughal empire in the 16th century. nose rings can be large or small, from a small silver stud or a plain hoop to an exaggerated one with pearls.
hathphool hathphool is simply a combination of a bracelet and a ring, covering the back of the hand, which is very luxurious. girls from poor families cannot afford to buy jewelry, so they paint mehndi (a kind of plant painting and dyeing) to decorate the back of their hands and wrists, which can be regarded as a substitute for hathphool.
choora bracelets indians and pakistanis wear multiple bracelets in layers. they used to be made of ivory, but now they are mostly made of plastic. the traditional colors are red and white, but there are actually various colors on the market. this kind of bracelet is worn at weddings, and usually about 10 are worn on one side. it is said that a newlywed wife can wear this fragile bracelet for 40 days. in order to protect the integrity of the bracelet, she can not do housework during the 40 days of the wedding, which is equivalent to a honeymoon. after that, she will take over the housework of her mother-in-law.
payal anklets and bichiya toe rings anklets have a long history, dating back to bc. in the past, women's anklets were made of clay or beads, and later they were infused with precious metals to show status and wealth. bells can be hung on anklets, which are believed to ward off evil spirits and bring good luck.
when selling anklets in jewelry stores, they usually draw a foot on the packaging to tell you that it is not a bracelet, but an anklet. in addition to anklets, some women who love beauty also wear toe rings on their toes.
a pakistani girl can wear a lot of jewelry. the reporter found that although many women's pakistani robes have long sleeves and long pants, the neckline is relatively large, whether it is a round neck or a v-neck, because this is the place reserved for jewelry. the gorgeous pakistani robes are matched with jewelry, which complement each other.
these jewels that look gorgeous are actually not expensive. the earrings and forehead ornaments sold on the street cost about 10 yuan each. the same style, if inlaid with real gold, silver and jewels, will be more expensive. the pursuit of beauty is not divided by the rich or the poor. all girls are trying to dress themselves up to make their lives full of a happy ritual. ▲# hundreds of reviews#
