Ggah-a : The Ornaments of Sindh

Ornaments used by Sindhis are a significant part of our culture, especially for our women folks. Sindhi Zewar-a or Ggah-a (ornaments) for different parts of the body are given in these pages. Different and varied ornaments are used by Sindhis for the head, ear, nose, neck, arm, hands, feet and so on. The ornaments of the head are:
Aali, Tiko, Jhumar-a, Tiklo, Kundho, Munhan DanNi, SagGiyoon, Chotee-a Phul-u, Bakal-u, Clip-u, Taaj-u

What All These Ornaments Mean?

The explanation for the understanding of various Sindhi ornaments is provided by Altaf Memon on the SindhiNet.

Aali - This is worn on the center of the forehead by girls and unwed young women and is usually made of silver. This is mostly worn by working class girls.

Tiko - This is same as Aali except its design is more modern and is mostly made of gold. This is mostly worn by non-working class girls and younger women.

Jhoomar - This is made of gold and is worn by women on the right hand side of the head. It consists of a hook, panryoon and luDans (small hanging balls).

Tiklo - Tiklo is similar to Aali and Tiko but is made of gold and is worn by women to be wed.It is worn a little bit higher on the forehead almost at the front hairline.

Kundho - This is a hook usually made of silver that is worn in the hair to help hold a weighty Natha in the nose.

Munhan DaNi (Face Chain) - This is a chain used to hold Natha and is attached to the Tiklo or directly to the hair. Made of gold or silver.

SaGiyoon - Made of silver and used to fold hair into a Chotee.

Choteea Phulu - Golden or silver flower hairband

Bukalu - Hair buckle made of gold or silver.

Clipu - Hair clip made of gold or silver.

Taju - Golden crown.