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Volltext: A classified and descriptive catalogue of the Indian department, Vienna Universal Exhibition 1873

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No. 18. Isworn bychildren round tlie throat, 
and comes from Kashgar, beyond Thibet. 
No. 19. The beads forming tbis necklace are 
supposed to imitate the seeds or fruit of the 
Kumruck tree. 
21 to 58. “ Malla.” 
These necklaees are worn alike by Hindoo 
and Mahomedan men, women, and children. 
The word “ malla ” means something strung, and 
answers to our ehaplet or garland. It is not un- 
commonto seepensioned sepoyswiththeirmedals 
strung thus, the ribbon having been discarded. 
59 to 81. “Kutsullee.” 
Worn by both Mahomedan and Hindoo 
women. The bead ones are worn chiefly by the 
very poor. 
83. “Tora.” 
This is a favourite Ornament of the Marwaree 
men; the pendant is called a “joognoo” or 
firefly, whose flashing it is supposed to represent. 
It is sometimes, but seldom, worn by women. 
84 to 94. “ Hamael.” 
Both Hindoo and Mahomedan men and wo 
men wear this Ornament. The silver one, No. 
93, was sent in by a debtor in Oudh as his pay 
ment for rent. 
95 to 105. “ Chumpa Kullee.” 
This is supposed to be an imitation of the 
blossom of the “ chumpa.” It is worn by both 
Mahomedan and Hindoo women. 
10(1 to 110. “ Huslee.” 
This is worn by both Mahomedan and Hindoo 
women, and is a very favourite Ornament. 
Searcely any woman, however poor, is without 
one, either in silver or commoner metal. 
111. “ Chuntra.” 
This is worn principally by Mahomedans, 
and bears a name suggestive of the moon and 
stars. 
113. “ Sutluree.” 
Worn only in gold by Hindoo and Mahome 
dan womenj and called by a name signifying 
seven chains. 
114, 115. “ Panchluree.” 
Worn by Hindoo and Mahomedan women, 
and also, on grand oecasions, by Rajahs and 
Mahomedans of high rank; so called from being 
composed of five chains. 
110,117- “ Chunan Har.” 
Moon necklace, so called from the gold circles 
supposed to represent the moon. Worn by 
Hindoo and Mahomedan women. 
118 to 120. Necklaees. 
121, 122. “ Joognee.” 
Firefly Ornament. Worn by Hindoo and 
Mahomedan women alike. 
123a to 123o. “Joognoo.” 
Pendants.' Worn by Mahomedan and Hindoo 
women. 
124 to 130. “Taweez.” 
This is a species of charm. Sanskrit and 
Arabic incantations are written out and placed 
within the lockets. It is worn alike by Hindoo 
and Mahomedan women and childen. 
131 to 133. “ Nardullee.” 
Worn by boys and men, chiefly by Mahome 
dans. 
134 to 150. “ Kunthee.” 
These necklaees, common as they appear, are 
worn by Brahmins of high caste. They have a 
religious significance, and are sold in hundreds 
at the large religious fairs. The wearers, either 
men or women, adopt them as a sort of badge 
of Superior sanctity, and are understood never 
to take them off; should they be broken or lost, 
they must be immediately replaced, as the wearer 
can neither eat nor drink or perform any re 
ligious ceremonies until they are replaced. This 
description applies only to the necklaees made of 
straw, pith, and of dilferent small seeds or 
wooden beads; all otherkinds ineluded under the 
heading of “ kunthee ” are merely ornamental. 
151. This necklace has no special name, and is worn 
chiefly by the children of the very poorest classes. 
155. “ Atekay.” 
These necklaees are worn by married and 
unmarried high-caste women. Madras. 
156, 157- • Gilt chains. 
Worn by high-caste women and little girls. 
Madras. 
158. “ Pulay karay.” 
This necklace is worn by Sudra women only. 
Madras. 
159. . Gilt Bead chain. 
Worn by Sudra women. Madras. 
160 to 162. Bead necklaees. 
Worn by low-caste women and girls. Madras. 
165. “Panhar.” 
Worn round the neck with place for looking- 
glass inside. Silver. Rajpootana. 
166. “ Hush.” 
Necklace worn by Kungea or vegetable sellers. 
These latter are Mussulmans. Rajpootana. 
167. “Thalea.” 
Necklace. Worn by Chunbalis and low castes 
in Ulwur. Rajpootana. 
E.—ARMLETS. 
1-8. “ Jerao, Naonugger.” 
Armlet worn above the elbow, so called from 
their being usually made of jeweis, and nine 
gems being the usual number set. Both Hin 
doos and Mahomedans wear these Ornaments. 
9-14. “Attardhan ” or “ Bijreyet.” 
Worn above the elbow by Hindoo men only. 
17, 18. “Joshun.” 
This Ornament is also worn above the elbow 
by men, women, and children, both Hindoo and 
Mahomedan. 
19-22. “ Gungera.” 
Worn by Hindoo women only, chiefly Mar 
waree, Maharatta, and villagers ; always worn 
above the elbow. 
23-27. “ Banhun.” 
Also worn above the elbow by all classes of 
Hindoo women. 
30,31. “Turreah.” 
Worn above the elbow by Hindoo women 
only. 
32-35. “ Bhank.” 
Worn by Hindoo and Mahomedan women 
and children above the elbow. 
36-45. “ Bajoobund.” 
Worn by Hindoo and Mahomedan women 
above the elbow. 
46. “ Bajoo.” 
Worn above the elbow by the Hindoo women 
of the villages and countfy side. 
47. “ Putee.” 
. Also worn above the elbow by Hindoo women 
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