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Ornaments & Jewellery
 The folk jewellery of Madhya Pradesh is mainly distinctive, highly artistic, elaborate and varied. The various cultural regions have their own distinct styles. Jewellbery from
Chhattisgarh is available in a variety of gold, silver, bronze and mixed metal. Other major centres for folk ornaments are
Tikamgarh, Jhabua and Sheopur-Kalan. Ornaments made of beads, cowries and feathers are part of tribal costumes. Tribal metalsmiths often fashion ornaments by the age old process of cire perdue casting, or lost wax process. For each technique, there is a specialised craftsperson whose family has been practicing this hereditary craft for over three to four generations. The rural and tribal women folk of Malwa, Nimar and Bastar regions are exceptionally fond of ornaments, and both men and women wear ornaments.
 The people of this state also delight in silver ornaments. However, articles of particular value are only displayed on weddings and, to a lesser extent, when visiting fairs and festivals. Ornaments made of beads, cowries and feathers are also part of tribal costumes. The major centres for folk ornaments are
Tikamgarh, Jhabua and Sheopur-Kalan. The rural and tribal women folk of Malwa, Nimar and Bastar regions are exceptionally fond of ornaments, and both men and women wear them.
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