Indian Henna Tattoos

Set of three pretty Indian mehndis for hands and arms.


Nice match
» Embroidery Sari
» Classical Silk Sari
» Bollywood Jewellery

Where to wear
»» Taste of India
»» Bollywood

Background
Henna is a flowering plant that's used to dye hair and skin. A henna tattoo, called mehndi, is traditional Indian body art of daily and ceremonial use, above all known as bridal decoration. The orange and brown ornaments will fade and disappear after some weeks.

Nose Rings

Set of six classical nose rings in various shapes and sizes. Nepalese handicraft with filigree ornaments, pearls and gems. Comes in gold and silver.



Nice match
» Embroidery Sari
» Salwar Kameez
» Beaded Lengha

Background
Nose rings are traditionally part of Hindu jewellery and worn in various styles by Nepalese and Indian women amongst others. Some Buddhist kultures wear nose jewellery as well.

Bindis

Nice decoration for your forehead. A set of 13 colorful fancy bindis.


Nice match
» Classical Silk Sari
» Silky Sari
» Salwar Kameez
» Fancy Lengha

Background
Traditionally, married Hindu women wear a bindi (a red dot made of powder) in the center of the forehead. Nowadays a bindi is a fancy decoration between the eyebrows also worn by women who are not married.

Glass Bangles «Devdas»

Opulent Indian glass bangle set in Bollywood style. Available in two different color combinations for both arms.



Nice match
» Classical Silk Sari
» Silky Sari

Background
Glass bangles (kangan) are part of traditional Indian jewellery. Women usually wear a pair or more of them on both arms and wrists. The word bangle is derived from Hindi bungri (glass).
Devdas is the title of an Indian Bollywood movie.

Wax Bangles «Paheli»

Handmade fancy lac bangles with mirrors and ornaments. In two different color combinations for both arms.



Nice match
» Classical Silk Sari
» Beaded Lengha

Background
Lac/wax is one of the traditionally used materials for bangle making.
Paheli is the title of an Indian Bollywood movie.

Bollywood Jewellery

Glamorous jewellery for head and neck to feel like an Indian movie star. Available in three luxurious designs.



Nice match
» Classical Silk Sari
» Silky Sari

Background
Bollywood is the term popularly used for the Hindi-language film industry in Mumbay, India. The name Bollywood is a composition of Bombay (the former name of Mumbay) and Hollywood. Bollywood movies mostly are musicals, their settings often are opulent and colorful.

Tibetan Bracelets

Set of handmade Tibetan bracelets. Wear them because of their spiritual Buddhist meaning or just as pretty handicraft.


Background
Dzi Stones are part of Tibetan jewellery. The beads are expected to provide positive spiritual benefit. Original Dzi Stones are hard to find.
A mala is a Buddhist prayer chain. The Bodhi Tree is a large and very old sacred fig tree.
Turqouises and corals are characteristical parts of Tibetan and Buddhist silver jewellery.

Tibetan Jewellery «Lotus»

Tibetan handicraft for ears, wrists and ankles. Filigree jewellery with two kinds of gems.


Background
Silver, turqouises and amber are characteristical parts of Tibetan jewellery.

Buddhist Jewellery

Set of pretty Tibetan handicraft. Characteristical silver jewellery with Buddhist symbols and spiritual meaning.


Background
Dzi stones are part of Tibetan jewellery. The beads are expected to provide positive spiritual benefit. Original Dzi stones are hard to find.
Om Mani Padme Hum is one of the most famous mantras (Buddhist prayers). It's the mantra of Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of compassion.
Turqouises and corals are characteristical parts of Tibetan and Buddhist silver jewellery.

Buddhist Pendants

Four decorative and meaningful Buddhist pendants on leather strings. Available as Women's and men's edition.



Note
The necklaces for men are wider. In the men's package there's also the Dzi stone necklace from the Buddhist Jewellery set included.

Background
Om Mani Padme Hum is one of the most famous mantras (Buddhist prayers). It's the mantra of Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of compassion.
The vajra (Tibetan dorje) is an important Buddhist symbol which represents firmness of spirit and sprirtual power.
Dark yak bone is a traditional carving material in the Himalayas.
The All Seeing Eyes Of Buddha are a Buddhist symbol, mostly painted on sanctuaries.