Mumbai has quite a few things to offer – Bollywood, glamour, fashion, vada pav and local train. No matter the modern strides made by the city, the Maharashtrian bride and her jewellery stands as the eternal symbol of tradition. Here are some of the Maharashtrian traditional jewellery that have stood the test of time:
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| Waman Hari Pethe Sons | Nath | Traditional Jewellery |
This is worn by the woman during the puja ceremony. Woven with pearls, a nath comprises of a white or pink stone in the middle. This nose ornament is unique of traditional Maharashtrian jewellery. It is quite different from other nose pins that most other Indian brides wear. A nath comes in different styles. This is among the most popular traditional Maharashtrian jewellery.
Thushi
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| Waman Hari Pethe Sons | Thushi | Traditional Jewellery |
This is a 22-carat gold neckpiece that originated in Kolhapur. The neckpiece comes with gold beads and an adjustable dori. The jowar gold seeds that dot the piece of jewellery is symbolic of the bride’s new home that will always have food. For those who have trouble remembering the name, just rhyme it with ‘khushi’. After all, it is an important traditional Maharashtrian jewellery.
Vaaki
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| Waman Hari Pethe Sons | Vaaki | Bajuband |Traditional Jewellery |
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| Waman Hari Pethe Sons | Ambada Veni Phool |Traditional Jewellery |
Ambada Veni Phool
This hair ornament is made of 22-carat and worn in the hair of a Marathi bride. There are a number of motifs that make up this ornament. However, it is the sunflower with jowar beads that stands out. Lac and ruby is what is used to make the veni phool. The die used to make the ornament is about 150 years old.
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