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13. “ Angoothi.” Ring. Worn generally by the 
people of Kutch and Kattyawar. 
7. “ Bickhaballies.” Earrings. Worn by men of 
the lower Order. 
Tray V. 
1. “Rancun.” Wristlets. Worn by Hindoo and 
Mahomedan wpmen. 
7. “ Jalichi Bangadi.” Wristlets. Worn by Hindoo 
and Mahomedan ladies. 
8. “ Todas.” Wristlets. Worn by Hindoo and 
Mohamedan ladies. 
5. “ Poobaybar.” Necklace. Worn by Hindoos of 
the higher order in Guzerat and the Decean. 
9. “ Kunthee.” Necklace. Worn by Hindoos of 
the higher Order in Guzerat and the Deccan. 
2. Earrings. 
4. “Bangadies.” Wristlets. Worn by Mahomedan 
ladies generally. 
3. “Bailies.” Earrings. Worn by Bhatias and 
Looanas. 
6. “ Kooda.” Ornaments. Worn by Bhatias and 
Looanas. 
10. “ Kulas.” Anklets. Worn by the women of 
the lower classes in Guzerat. 
Tray containing :— 
Silver armlets (4 pairs). 
Silver wristlets (1 pair). 
Neckchain. 
Tray containing :— 
Wristlets (3 pairs). 
Anklets (2 pairs). 
Necklaces (2). 
H.H. The Rao of Kutch. 
Silver gohlets (1 pair). 
Silver muffineers (1 pair). 
Silver tea-kettle. 
Silver tray. 
Silver rose water Sprinkler. 
H.H. Meer Ali Morad. 
A set, consisting of cup (with cover), saucer, and 
spoon, in silver. From Kairpoor. 
Bengal Committee. 
A series of tinsel imitations of the characteristic 
personal Ornaments worn by the natives of Bengal. 
Presented to the Vienna Exhibition by the late 
Baron Dowleans :— 
1. “Jhumko-dhenri.” An earring. 
“Jhumko,” the passion-flower, and “ Dhenri,” 
a poppy-head; the Ornament consisting of a 
string of such forms. 
2. “Jasam.” An armlet. 
The “Jasam” is a favourite Mahomedan 
form of armlet. 
3. “ Hele-hara.” A necklace. 
“ Hele ” is the name of a long thin snake, to 
which this Ornament bears some resemblance. 
4. “ Sinti.” An Ornament for the forehead. Gene 
rally worn by brides. 
5. “ Gota.” A waist chain. 
Worn somewhat lower than the waist: it 
generally crosses the hips and loins. To it is 
often attached a sinaller chain for keys, &c. 
6. “ Churi.” Bracelets. 
Churi are thin rings of gold, silver, lac, or 
glass, worn on the wrists. Sometimes the 
churi is set with jeweis. 
Bengal Committee. 
A collection of imitation Ornaments, made in the 
Calcutta Bazaar, as follows :— 
“ Kantha-mala.” Necklace. 
“ Champa-kali.” Necklace. 
“ Goupa-hara.” A necklace. 
The necklace of the Gopis of Braja. 
“ Dama-hara.” Neckchain. 
“ Panchnaris ” (3). Neckchains. 
“Chicks”(2). Neckchains. 
“ Bala.” Bracelets (8 varieties). 
The “ Bala ” is a favourite form of bracelet. 
It is made both in gold and in silver, and is 
sometimes jewelled. 
“ Bauti.” Bracelets. 
The “ Bauti ” is the most esteemed Ornament 
of the Hindu lady, but it is nevertheless falling 
into disuse. 
“ Churi ” (2 pairs). Bracelets. 
“ Dam-dam Churi.” Bracelets. 
“ Baugri Churi.” Bracelets. 
See note above on “ Churi.” 
“Tar Churi.” Bracelets. 
Formed originally of palm leaves, hence its 
name. 
“ Narkal-phul.” Bracelets. 
“ Mardana.” Bracelets. 
“ Lavanga-kali.” Bracelets. 
“ Lavanga-kali,” “ clove-buds.” A string of 
small Ornaments, each one of which is of the 
form of the bud of the clove-flower. 
“ Tabij.” Armlets (2 varieties). 
“ Tabij ” literally means to hang, and pro- 
perly it is to the pendants to the armlet that 
the name applies. 
“ Taga.” An armlet. 
“ Taga ” is literally the thread tied on as the 
record of a vow to some god. 
“ Murki-maduli.” An armlet. 
A “ Maduli” or “ Manduli” is a small- case 
for containing Yantras or charms. Its form is 
generally either prismoidal or barrel-shaped. 
“ Murki ” is the name given to torrefied grains 
of rice used as a sweetmeat. A “ Murki-ma 
duli ” Ornament is a string of murki-shaped 
charms. 
“ Madi.” Ear-rings. 
“ Chondani.” Ear-rings. 
“ Patbali.” Ear-rings. 
“ Makri.” Ear-rings. 
“ Tanjar.” A chain. 
“ Kanta.” A hair-pin. 
“ Mathar-phul.” Head Ornament. 
“ Chandra-hara.” Chain worn across the hips. 
“ Chandra-hara,” so called from the circular 
discs or “ moons ” which form a conspicuous 
part of the chain design. 
“ Viche.” A chain worn across the loins. 
“ Mala.” Anklets. 
Silver Kooki ear-rings. (A string of champa 
buds.) From Cachar. 
Ornaments worn by Sonthali women. From 
the Sonthal Pergunnahs. 
Necklet or collar (“ hansulee ”), wrist Ornaments, 
finger-ring, and anklets (“banki ”). 
These Ornaments are not peculiar to the Son- 
thalis. They are in use in almost all parts of 
Bengal. The finger-ring is the same every-