South Indian jewellery styles and craftsmanship are traditional, grandiose and distinctive, clearly setting it apart from jewellery styles found in other states of India. Symbolizing strength, the Vanki is an armlet in the inverted V shape, made of gold, pearls and emeralds & rubies. Common motifs are images of goddesses, peacocks, elephants or serpents.
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Gold jewellery holds deep-rooted significance in the culture of Karnataka. From wearing it every day to gifting it on special occasions, gold jewellery forms an irreplaceable part of the lives of people in this state. And when it comes to weddings, a quintessential Kannada bride's look is incomplete without the glitter of gold.