Jimikki

ஜிமிக்கி

Tamilji · mik · ki

The bell-shaped dangling earrings

CostumeBharatanatyamKuchipudiMohiniyattam

Meaning

Jimikki are the bell-shaped earrings of South India. In dance jewellery they are often supported by mattal, chains that run from the earring to the hair above the ear.

Also written: jhumka, jimiki, jhumki, jumkhi

Sources

https://www.goldencollections.com/pages/jewelry-glossary

Related words

Temple JewelleryGold-finished jewellery set with red and green kemp stones Salangai Poojaசலங்கை பூஜைThe ceremony at which a student first receives ankle bells.Salangaiசலங்கைThe ankle bells that make the footwork audible.Chuttiചുട്ടിThe built-up white frame around a Kathakali actor's face.Rakodiராக்கொடிThe round jewelled ornament at the back of the head Oddiyanamஒட்டியாணம்The ornamental waist belt

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