Bulak or Kundu
Description
The nose ring is decorated with rawa kam (granulation) and gokhru kam (thorn work). There is a thick gold wire for purpose of wearing which can be hooked at the back. Bulak is generally worn by women of specific communities in the state of Himachal Pradesh. It is worn in the pierced nasal septum (middle part).
Collection
Jewellery
Object Type
Jewellery Nath
Material
Gold
Schools/Culture/Period
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Technique
Rawa kam (granulation) and gokhru kam (thorn work)
Date
19th century CE
Location
Himachal Pradesh