THE COORG JEWELLERY VIDEO

THE COORG JEWELLERY VIDEO

P.T. Bopanna is a prolific writer and author of several books on Kodagu (Coorg) in Karnataka, India. He also hosts six Coorg-centric websites.

Bopanna requested Dr Dechu Puliyanda from Southern California, to put together a video showcasing the unique jewellery of Kodagu.

Dr Dechu did extensive research to make sure the information was as authentic as possible. She roped in the Kodavas (Coorgs) living in Southern California, who willingly agreed and did a phenomenal job. Koopadira Aiyanna used every technical skill to bring it all together perfectly.

Bopanna runs an exclusive Coorg jewellery website www.coorgjewellery.in started in 2012. The website showcases the unique jewellery and costume of Coorg. Chindamada Arati Monappa, textile designer, contributed part of the content for the jewellery site.

An interesting aspect of some of the Coorg jewellery is that they are hollow and lac is filled inside to give them a sturdy appearance. The repousse work commonly used in Coorg jewellery, uses a small quantity of metal, beaten to paper thinness, to convey an impression of weight and solidity, and a three-dimensional effect.