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SHOWSTOPPER: JADA
On my recent visit to Chennai, I got
plush showroom and jewellery well
the antique jewellery section ca
Showstopper: Jada
(antique hair accessory)
This antique hair accessory is called a
“Jada” is worn by a South Indian bride
during her wedding. This particular hair
ornament has been made with an array of
12 “Thala Billai” pendants. These pendants
are of different sizes, which are put
together seamlessly.
Crafted with
Each Thala Billai is centered
with either a dancing peacock
motif or a blooming floral
motif. They are encrusted with
rubies from the ancient mines
of Burma (popularly known as
Burmese Rubies).
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