Kolhapuri saaj

Kolhapuri saaj is a necklace named after Kolhapur, a city in Maharashtra, India.

[1] 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.

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