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Art of Harappa
& Mohenjodaro Period
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Motifs
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Kundan
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Meenakari
Sikh Jewellery
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Maharashtrian Jewellery
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South Jewellery
Bengali Jewellery
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Rajasthani Jewellery
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Mughal Jewellery
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MUGHAL JEWELLERY
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name India stirs up the imagination with enchanting and rich colors
that are absolutely refreshing to the soul. It was the Mughal age
that heralded the one of the most opulent eras of art in the history
of India. The Persian influence infused life into the craft. 
Though the history of Indian jewellery dates back as faras the Indus
Valley Civilization, it is only from the Mughal period onwards that
there are well documented information on this craftsmanship.
Perhaps, the greatest contribution made by Mughals is tothe art of
embellishments. Exquisite jewellery items were made from gold, with
stone encrusted in the front and enameled back. The finishing of the
work of art took on importance.
 The
Mughals, influenced by Hindu superstitions, took to wearing stones
for luck. In astrology, the nine planets of the solar system are represented
by precious stones. The navratna as the Mughals called it, became
extremely popular among the Mughals, and necklaces and bracelets of
uncut stones became typical specimens of the jewellery of that period. |
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