Kasumala - A Video IntroductionIndian Family Jewels
Kasumalai necklaceIndian Family Jewels
Kasumala - Etymology
Literally translating to 'necklace of coins', i.e., Kasu (coin) Mala (necklace), the Kasumala is a garland of gold coins strung very closely so they often slightly overlap each other.
The Design
The Kasumala is made by stringing many identical coins together which overlap slightly. Some of these coins were part of trade, while some are specifically designed with special motifs of birds, prominent personalities like Queen Victoria or goddesses including Lakshmi.
Kasumala - The Other namesIndian Family Jewels
Kasumala - The other names
The Kasumala is also known as Kasu malai, Kanchanamala, Rupaiya har, Kasulaperu in Telugu and Kasu haram or Lakshmi sara in Kerala.
Kasumala - The EtymologyIndian Family Jewels
Kasumalai - Etymology
Literally translating to 'necklace of coins', i.e., Kasu (coin) Mala (necklace), the Kasumala is a garland of gold coins strung very closely so they often slightly overlap each other.
Kasumala - The significanceIndian Family Jewels
The Significance of Kasumala
Kasumala - A Part of the Wedding TrousseauIndian Family Jewels
Kasumala - A Part of the Wedding Trousseau
Kasumala - The DesignIndian Family Jewels
Kasumala - The Design
Kasumala - The motifsIndian Family Jewels
Kasumala - The motifs
Kasumala - The materialIndian Family Jewels
Kasumala - The material
Kasumala - Origins and ContentionsIndian Family Jewels
Kasumala - Origins and Contentions