Traditional Manga Mala or Garland of Mangoes Necklace in Matte Gold finish
Traditional Manga Mala or Garland of Mangoes Necklace in Matte Gold finish
- Traditional Manga Mala or Garland of Mangoes Necklace in Matte Gold finish from the Wedding Jewellery Collection.
- The Indian mango: paisley jewellery inspired by this juicy king of the fruits,Representative of life and eternity for some, a symbol of rebellion for others, the paisley motif is one most the most enduring designs in Indian jewellery.
- With summertime in full bloom in India and an abundance of luscious yellow-orange mangoes, it is only natural to be drawn to jewels inspired by this juicy king of the fruits.
- Called the "ambi" (amb means mango in Punjab), "kairi" (mango seed) or "manga in" in India, "boteh jegheh" or "butain" in Persia and "paisley" in Britain, the Indian mango motif is one of the most enduring symbols in the design world, its origins dating back to the 18th century or earlier.
- Representative of life and eternity for some, a symbol of rebellion for others, most Indian designers have worked with the paisley motif at some point in their career, while some have spent their lifetime exploring its form.
- Some designers prefer to opt for a simple and sleek interpretation of the motif, while others present more elaborate interpretations. The paisley never fails to evoke a sense of grace and beauty.
- A paisley tail, is very popular among the Bollywood glitterati.
- Paisley earrings are a simple and stylish way to wear this classic design.
- The paisley motif changes as you travel south in India especially in Kerala, the paisleys are called manga (mango), and a manga-mala (a garland of mangoes) is one of the most famous pieces of jewellery from this region. A traditional manga-mala necklace features a succession of paisley motifs, linked on a chain. Available in a variety of styles, they range from simple, all-gold designs, like the manga-mala in wedding collection, to elaborately studded heritage manga-mala.
