The funerary complex of the Lingayat Rajahs of Kodagu located at the hilltop north of Madikeri town also houses the final resting place of two...

A flexible gold bracelet strung on black cord with a screw attachment at the clasp, the paunchi is yet another instance of the organic shapes...

The Jomale or Jomaale, a double strand of grooved, lac-filled gold beads resembling the Indian gooseberry, strung on black cord, is an essential part of...

Kasara or Kaasara ( also referred to as Kaalpilli ), worn on the feet by a Kodavathi bride on the murtha day consists of five...

Silver ornaments which are part of the Kodavathi bride’s jewellery include the kaisara ( also referred to as kaipilli ), an assemblage of rings for every...

Poliya is a lidded basket made of woven cane (toore). It has a specific use at a Kodava wedding ceremony, where it is filled with...