Temple Jewellery of Nagercoil

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Temple Jewellery of Nagercoil is a type of gold jewellery from the Nagercoil region in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.[1] It was declared as a Geographical indication in 2007–08.[2]

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Temple Jewellery of Nagercoil
Geographical indication
DescriptionJewellery from Nagercoil region
TypeHandicraft
AreaNagercoil, Kanniyakumari district, Tamil Nadu
CountryIndia
Registered2007–08
MaterialGold, precious stones
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The jewellery is made from gold interspersed with precious stones. A special type of red and green colored stone called "Kuchu kal" is used for making the jewellery. The history dates back to the reign of Chola dynasty in the ninth century CE. The jewellery was initially crafted specifically to decorate the idols of Hindu gods and goddesses.[3]

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