Jewelry can
help to enhance one's appearance. It also represents money, strength, and
social standing. Jewelry is a means of self-expression and artistic expression
for certain people. Then there are others that wear jewels as part of their
faith and custom. They all play important roles, despite their differences in
status and significance.
Jewelries
have a symbolic meaning in Nepalese society. They have ethnic and spiritual
significance, particularly at weddings. The bride's jewelry indicates that she
will become a member of her husband's extended family. They are part of the
purification ceremony as she becomes a member of her bridegroom's extended
family.
The aesthetics of bridal jewelry are valued by Nepalese. The more subtle the
complexities of these jewels are, the more important they are to the family's
legacy and the jewelry itself. As a result, before presenting the jewels to the
bride, the family often ensures that they are heavy and have more distinct
styles.
There are
religious jewels in addition to bridal jewels worn by the bride. In Hinduism,
these are mostly associated with Gods and Goddesses. By wearing these
jewels, you are requesting immunity from these holy forces. It's also a kind of
blessing.
South Asian
traditional weddings are also more colorful and extravagant than Western
weddings. Several ornaments with important displays are worn by the bride.
These jewels are worn by the bride from head to toe. Necklaces are symbols of
security and wealth. Nose
ornaments are sometimes used to indicate that the bride is of marriageable age.
Ear adornments reflect the bride's emotional and physical well-being.
Rings are
most widely used in weddings. Not only do Nepalese weddings feature one-finger
rings, but also a web-like hand decoration known as “haath phool”. They also
have head ornaments that shield the husband and wife and serve as a symbol of
their marital status. Anklets
and toe rings keep the wife's vitality up and help her get smoother menstrual
periods.
Religious
jewelry is a sign of a person's religion. Religious jewelry is designed
differently depending on the person's religion. Each faith has a distinct style
that makes it easier to distinguish between them. Religious jewelry is often
worn as amulets and talismans to ward off evil spirits.
The customizations
in the creation and design of jewelry pave the way for jewelry mass production.
They're no longer there for religious or conventional purposes. They are,
though, often used to improve a person's appearance. Colors are no longer chosen
based on one's social standing, but can instead be mixed and matched to suit
various outfits and occasions.
In general,
jewelry has a significant cultural and religious significance. Jewelries have
never lost their appeal, despite improvements in their composition and style.
