1205 Old Indian Silver Veni Hair Jewelry Cambodia The time consumed and the

The time consumed and the attention required to produce motifs that are precise to a millimeter is enormous

Nagaur Wedding Shawl with double sided embroidery

Stiff and hard so as to protect the contents

Art Gallery NSW Accession number 583

The vivid colors are characteristic of the historical folk art of the region

1205 Old Indian Silver Veni Hair Jewelry Cambodia The time consumed and theOld Indian Silver Veni Hairbun Ornament Worn over the bun as a dangling accessory Very popular in the West and the Eastern parts of India. In the West, flowers were woven into stiff "Veni" to wear over the bun instead of the precious metal jewelry. The flower Veni custom is followed even today among traditional communties. The four prongs soyo pins are tucked into the tight space between the bun and the head and may be used to keep the hair in place.