India(Contemporary)

Mangalsutra necklace

This sacred necklace is usually made out of a thread, small black beads with a locket. The pendant is made out of gold and diamonds. 

According to Hindu culture, mangalsutra is worn by women. The necklace is a part of a wedding ceremony in India. Wearing a mangalsutra signifies a certain rank, which means if she is wearing this necklace it simple shows her marital status. It is believed that a women should wear this piece throughout her life as long as they are married(Accessed 18 September 2023.para 3).