39. “Ticka.” Forehead marks. Worn chiefly by 
Hindoo women. 
Widows are not allowed to wear tliem. The 
very small and better made are worn in the 
cities; the larger and commoner are worn by 
country folk. 
37. “Teek.” 
Worn on the forehead by the bride only at 
weddings, and only worn by Hindoo women. 
The rieh ladies wear them made of precious 
stones. 
38. “ Behna.” 
Forehead Ornament. Worn by Hindoo women 
only. 
40. “ Sakadee.” 
Head ornament worn by married and un- 
married Hindoo women of high caste. This 
ornament comes from the Madras Presideney. 
B.—EAR-RINGS. 
1 to 31. “ Balee.” 
These are ear-rings of different patterns, all 
bearingthe same name and worn by Mahomedan 
and Hindoo alike. These Ornaments are always 
worn in the top of the ear. 
33 to 44. “ Jumka.” 
The name of this ornament indicates “ shak- 
ing,” and is best expressed by the Word pen- 
dant, as those Ornaments are nearly always 
worn attached to the “ bala ” or ear-ring, worn 
always from the middle of the lobe of the ear. 
45, 47- “ Bala Bijlee.” 
The word “ bijlee ” means lightning, and the 
constant glancing and shimmering of the light 
fringes has given rise to the expression. The 
Hindoo women always wear this ornament in the 
middle of the lobe of the ear, whereas the Ma- 
homedans always wear it as an ear-ring is worn 
in Europe. 
48 to G6. “ Bala.” 
These ear-rings are always worn in the middle 
of the ear. The silver pair, numbered 63, are 
worn only by Mahomedans. 
67 to 70. “ Dur.” 
Worn by Aheers and the lower classes of 
Hindoos. The same classes wear the very heavy 
anklets, and are usually dwellers in the country. 
71 to 100. “ Kurrumphool.” 
Flower of the “ kurrum,” and supposed to be 
an imitation of the said blossom. These Orna 
ments are worn by both Hindoos and Mahome 
dans, and fasten into the ear like a stud quite at 
the lower end. They vary in design greatly, 
some having pendants attached to them. 
101 to 116. “Turkee,” “ Kurrumphool.” 
These are wooden specimens of the last-men- 
tioned ornament, and are worn only by the very 
poor. 
117 to 119. “ Otays.” Madras Presideney. 
Of these ear-rings, No. 117 are worn by Brali- 
min girls only. Nos. 118, 119 are worn by 
Sudra women and girls. 
122. “ Murugoo.” 
These ear-rings are worn by little boys. 
Madras. 
123, 124. “ Oonapoo cathapoo.” 
Both these ear-rings are worn by married 
women and girls. Madras. 
125, 126. “ Navadam.” 
These ear-rings are worn by Sudra women. 
Madras. 
127. “ Thundatee.” 
Also worn by Sudra women only. Madras. 
129, 130. “ Poocheekoondoo.” Worn by Sudra 
women and children. Madras. 
132. “Tuti.” 
Worn through the lobe of the ear; silver. 
Rajpootana. 
133. “Patia.” 
Worn in the lower part of the ear; silver. 
Rajpootana. 
135. “ Ballee.” 
These ear-rings are worn by the unmarried 
women of Ulwur. Rajpootana. 
136 to 138. “ Ballee.” 
Ear-rings worn by Burmese women through 
the lobe of the ear. 
C.—NOSE-RINGS. 
1 to 10. “Nathee.” 
Nose-ring. Worn by Hindoo and Mahome 
dan women. 
13, 14. “Besur.” 
Worn by both Hindoos and Mahomedans. 
16. “ Keel.” 
Worn in the nose like a small stud by Hindoos 
and Mahomedans. 
20,21. “ Chundak ” 
This ornament is fastened on to the large ring 
worn in the nose by Hindoos and Mahomedans. 
23,24. “ Billakh.” 
Nose jewel. Worn by high-caste women and 
children. Madras. 
25. “ Mookeethee.” 
Nose-ring. Worn by all castes. Madras. 
30 to 39. Nose-rings. 
D.—NECKLACES. 
1 to 9. “ Kuntha.” 
No. 1. Fluted gold beads worn by Soubedars 
and Jamadhars; this dass of necklace is chiefly 
worn by men and boys, Hindoos and Mahome 
dans. 
No. 3. Worn by men only, and worn by 
(Marwarees) Hindoos, the chief trading dass in 
the country. 
No. 4. This ornament is worn by Hindoo 
women and children only. 
Nos. 5 to 6. Are worn alike by Hindoo men 
and women in the Deccan. 
Nos. 7, 8. Are worn on the neck by Hindoo 
men, chiefly Mahrattas. 
No. 9. This ornament is wornby women, and, 
when in gold, especially by the Bengalees. 
10 to 19. “Gope.” 
Nos. 10 to 14. Are worn by men and women 
alike, chiefly by Hindoos of the Bunniah or 
shop-keeping dass; some few Mahomedans 
wear them. These Ornaments are worn either 
round the neck or round the waist. 
No. 15. Is worn by Mahomedan and Hindoo 
women alike. 
Nos. 16, 17. Are worn by the rieh nobles and 
Rajahs.