Kolhapuri saaj

Kolhapuri saaj is a necklace named after Kolhapur, a city in Maharashtra, India.[1]

Gold necklace made in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India

Traditionally the necklace is made of 21 leaves or pendants but contemporary wearers prefer 10 to 12.[1] Customarily the necklace is handmade, taking a week to make. A shortage of skilled manpower and its high cost have prompted the attempt to mechanise its production.[2]

References
  1. Gayakwad, Rahul (23 February 2014). "Exploring the Kolhapuri saaj". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
  2. "Kolhapur jewellers urged to adopt modern tech". The Times of India. 5 August 2015. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.