Ottiyanam, Vadanam, Hip Belt - What is the importance of this jewelry worn by Indian women?
It is believed that women have been wearing ornamental jewelry on their hips for at least thousands of years. As showcased by sculptures and paintings dating back to the Indus Valley civilization, it all began in India. A waist chain, also termed a hip chain, is a simple chain or carved jewelry sported around the waist and is popularly known in English as Kamarband, Udhyanam, or Odyanam.
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