Kaleera

Kaleera, also spelled kalira, is a traditional piece of bridal jewellery worn on the wrists, primarily in North India and later adopted more widely. Before the wedding ceremony, a kaleera is tied to each of the bride’s wrists by her sisters, friends, or maternal aunt. The ornament typically features dangling elements such as trinkets and bells, along with a central dome-shaped part that was historically used to hold snacks like fox nuts and coconuts for the bride’s journey after the wedding.[1][2][3][4]

References

  1. ^ Myrvold, Kristina (2004). "Wedding Ceremonies in Punjab" (PDF). Journal of Punjab Studies. 11 (2): 155–170. ISSN 0971-5223. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 May 2025.
  2. ^ Rohman, Farha Yashmin (2025). "9. McDonaldization of Wedding Culture and its Impact on the Brides of Assam". Thriving Concepts in Women's and Gender Studies. Apple Academic Press. pp. 127–136. doi:10.1201/9781003611028-12. ISBN 9781003611028.
  3. ^ Pall, Bhupinder Kumar (2023). "2. Wedding ceremony traditional significance". Beauty Within Weddings. Blue Rose Publishers. p. 10.
  4. ^ "Transition from tradition to trends". My City Links. 11 (9): 5. December 2023. Retrieved 7 June 2025.
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