Satlada - A Video IntroductionIndian Family Jewels
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The Satlada necklace
A seven strand pearl necklace, increasing in length consecutively is made with pearls and pendants. A fine example of Mughal jewellery, the Satlada was often used to index the social and economic status of the family.
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Satlada - The Etymology
The first half 'sat' refers to the number of layers or strands each necklace is made of,
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Satlada - The Etymology
the second is 'Lada', which means 'strand',
Satlada - The Etymology
i.e., Teenlada (3 strands) / Panchlada (5 strands) / Satlada (7 strands)"
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Satlada - Etymology
"The necklace's name, which, is contingent on the number of strands, can be broken into two halves.
The Royal connection
The Satlada is one of the finest examples of Mughal jewellery.
Satlada - The materialIndian Family Jewels
Satlada - The material
The Satlada is made up of silver, pearl, gold and precious gems. Each independent strand of the necklace is often skirted by Basra pearls.
Satlada - The designIndian Family Jewels
The Design
Satlada - Significance
The Satlada was the royal marriage jewellery of medieval times, originally made for the royal Mughal and Nawabi families of the Deccan.
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Who wore the Satlada and why?Indian Family Jewels
The Significance of Satlada
