Evecare • Vol 11 • No. 2 • Sep–Dec 2023 32 with motifs of parrots, peacocks, and lions. Mashru Sarees Mashru is a hand-woven fabric made with a combination of cotton and silk threads and has a satin finish. Stripes in contrasting and bright colors are the highlight of the Mashru fabric (striped Ikat weave). The Mashru fabric is made in the towns of Patan and Mandvi in Gujarat. The fabric is mostly used to make sarees and lehengas Image source: https://medium.com/direct-create/mashru-weaving-gujarat-41b16918c300 Mashru Saree (blouse and skirt sets worn by women). Natural vegetable dyes are used in the dyeing of this fabric. These sarees are durable and comfortable to wear. This fabric is also used to make a variety of home furnishing items such as cushions and quilts. Traditional Jewelry of Gujarat The traditional jewelry of Gujarat is a perfect blend of modern and ancient traditions. Some of the jewelry worn by Gujarati women are below: Bajuband Bali Tribal Jewelry Kundan Batti Bali: Silver stud earrings or mirror jhumkas (bell-shaped earrings) with floral patterns and gems Bajuband: Armlet worn on festivals and special occasions Kil or Nathni: A nose pin often studded with rose quartz or diamond Kandora: A waist band made of silver and beads or false diamonds Ranihaar: A choker-type necklace that covers the whole neck and gives a royal look Kundan batti: A chain of beads or precious or semiprecious stones mostly worn on the forehead Tribal key holder: A piece of jewelry hung at the waist hooked to the saree or ghagra (a long skirt) Pachchikam: A tribal necklace made by cutting stones into definite shapes and combining them in a silver chain
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