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Moti bugudi

Posted by Preethi on December 23, 2012 at 10:36am
Bugudi are worn at the top of the ear. This pair is from Karnataka, India.Only married women were allowed to wear Moti (pearl) bugudi. In former times, these were also only allowed to Brahmins.The hook is not original, but I had it fixed to make this wearable. It's not welded on to the plug but just coiled and glued, and can be easily removed without damaging the original piece.2.5 cm long.
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  • Akkie December 23, 2012 at 11:27am
    Beautiful earrings. This I would still want to wear.
  • ait ouakli December 24, 2012 at 1:07am

    beautiful, and the hook imrovisation looks original too.

    very nice

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