The Embroidered Tales of Marwada Harijans- The Bead Work and other Accessories

 Beadwork by the Harijans includes neck chokers and bracelets, sometimes with the initials of the artisan stitched into the pattern. Bead items required during marriage celebrations like 'Akhiyan', the face cover for brides, 'Indoni', and 'Mangal Sutra' are prepared by using plastic beads. 

Married woman wear an elaborate gold nose ring called "Velado". It is a sign of marriage and worn only on special occasions.

Woman from the village wearing 'Velado'

Children wear silver earrings in upper ear

Children wear three bead drop earrings in upper ear. Women wear beadwork chokers on the neck, silver Varlo, silver chain with 'Tajvi', 'Chuda' and 'Bangari' and 'Silver Kadi' from Bhuj. Unmarried girls wear a 'Haar' (necklace)

Haar (necklace) worn by the village girls

Oldest style of necklace worn during the weddings in the village

Coloured Silk threads used to make Phumka 

Phumka and beads used together to make 'Chutla' (A hair accessory)