Gold necklace made in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India

Kolhapuri saaj is a necklace named after Kolhapur, a city in Maharashtra, India.[1]

Traditionally the necklace is made of 21 leaves or pendants but contemporary wearers prefer 10 to 12.[1] Customarily the necklace is handmade, taking a week to make. A shortage of skilled manpower and its high cost have prompted the attempt to mechanise its production.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b Gayakwad, Rahul (23 February 2014). "Exploring the Kolhapuri saaj". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
  2. ^ "Kolhapur jewellers urged to adopt modern tech". The Times of India. 5 August 2015. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
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