Handcrafted tribal Katesari silver choker with a beautiful sarafa from the state of Uttar Pradesh.
As it is a valuable ornament the Katesari choker was worn by the women mainly on festive occasions and marriage ceremonies. Each lower unit of the Katesari choker contain a yellow foil-backed clear-glass with an auspicious red dot (tikka) in the centre. The dot is meant to denote the centre point for one's spiritual destiny and serve as a medium for personal sanctification in the Hindu mythology.
Length
16 cms + adjustable cotton thread
Width
5 cms
Material
Vintage Silver
Care
Spot-Cleaning only.
Store in a separate box. Keep away from fragrance and water.
Note
In Vintage Pieces, the exact percentage of silver is unknown. The dents, the marks, the irregularities all add to the charm and tell a story of where they comes from.