Haath phool anyone?

Sometime back I read this line online…”Is it a ring, Is it a bracelet…No! Its a handpiece” and I really like the way it sounded. So if you are wondering what it is, a Handpiece is a combination of a ring (s) and a bracelet /bangle and is quite a hit in the international circuits.

Jadau Bridal Haath Phool

Derived from the Indian Haath Phool which literally means “Hand flower”, It consists of a center focal (usually in the shape of a flower) on the center of the palm. This is then connected to the bracelet and to one or more ornamental rings that would go on the fingers. For centuries this ornament has been worn by North Indian, Muslim and Pakistani Brides and is an important part of their 9 piece wedding jewelry set. Haath phools are were also worn by court dancers and courtesans in India. Some say that this was a Persian influence as a lot of these dancers or their predecessors came from the then Persia. Contrary to popular belief that most of these handpieces were made using the Kundan technique and Jadua setting (and was chiefly used in the Mughal period), Haath phools were predominantly made from plain gold, silver and also using a combination of pearls and uncut stones. The revival of the last indicates that they were equally popular with the Nawabs as with the Mughals. 

Haath phool for weddings - Updated July 2015Haath phool for weddings
Haath phool for weddings – Updated July 2015

The versions that are popular in the west now are more contemporary with metal chain making up for most of the piece. Sometimes the focal is retained with a bead or too. I have made 2 versions of the contemporary haath phools – one combining a stone ring and a bracelet  and the other using a fish bone patterned bead and chain. One is sparkly and the other is matt but ofcourse being a bling person I love the stone version.
I think that these will make great gifts as friendship bracelets on Friendship day..Just like the bead in center connects the 2 pieces of chain, the affection and friendship between two people keeps them both connected forever. You can maybe keep one for you and give one to your best friend.They would make great bridesmaid gifts as well.
 If you are interested in making your own variation I found a simple tutorial here at Melissa made to make handpieces from bits of chain. If you are interested in buying them (in pairs or more) contact me!!

I hope that you found it interesting
Cheers
  1. Rash Dev avatar

    where do i get that red flower haathpool

  2. Divya N avatar

    Please email me to place an order

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