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Kolhapuri saaj

Necklace named after Kolhapur, India From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Kolhapuri saaj
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Kolhapuri saaj is a type of necklace named after Kolhapur, a city in Maharashtra, India.[1]

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Gold necklace made in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India

Traditionally the necklace is made of 21 leaves or pendants but contemporary wearers prefer 10 to 12.[1] Customarily the necklace is handmade, taking a week to make. A shortage of skilled manpower and its high cost have prompted the attempt to mechanise its production.[2]

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