Indians have a distinct taste for ethnic jewelries. Their rich culture has contributed greatly in developing this taste. Ethnic jewelries are so made in India that it can be worn with almost all kinds of outfits with equal style and spunk. The different materials used by the craftsmen residing in various parts of the country bring more versatility in this field. The small and big tribes residing in various parts of the country is quite adept in utilizing their locally available resources to make them. Tireless efforts go behind the making of such jewelries. Some of the broad categories of ethnic jewelries are discussed below.

Dhokra ethnic jewelries

These jewelries are prepared by molding brass in a desired shape and pattern. It is one of the earliest developed forms of art practiced in India. It works with the lost wax method of casting the alloy; the finishing of this work is too brilliant.

Jute jewelries

This happens to be a fiber grown widely in the eastern Indian region. This fiber is quite durable and can withstand stress and pressure very well. These factors make them suitable for ethnic jewelry making. They readily take dyes and their coarseness can be treated and got rid off to give a smooth finish in order to prevent irritation in any part of the skin.

Glass beads jewelries

Working with glass beads has been very enjoyable for the Indian artisans and so they produce lovely jewelries with them. Some of the varieties of beautiful glass beads with which the tribal craftsmen of India have worked with are brown glass beads, two tone glass beads, iridescent glass beads colorful chevron glass beads and many more. The jewelries made of glass beads are unparalleled in terms of beauty.

Wooden jewelries

Wooden jewelries can be quite light and slender at the same time. Bamboo trees are found in abundance in India and so they are widely used in the making of ethnic jewelries. Not only worn by the tribal people but also worn by the city dwellers because of its chic style. Hardwood jewelries are also good for making a string style statement. They are quite elegant to look at and can be carved in different shapes and sizes to bring out the beauty.

So here are a set of ethnic Indian tribal jewelries. Apart from these, there are other region specific jewelries like the lac jewelry or feather jewelries which are equally stylish and ethnic at the same time.

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