Jewelry of Mysore Maharaja

First Online: August 15,1997
Page Last Updated: January 28,2010

Introduction

My eyes feasted, hands trembled and my heart was overwhelmed with a sense of history as we ran through the jewelry of the former kings of Mysore (Wodeyars). There were precious stones, pearls, emeralds, diamonds and golden jewelry. There were even footwear made with pure gold. Necklaces, pendants, broaches.... each one a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Some were worn by the royal family members when they posed for Raja Ravi Varma's portraits.... Here are a few digitally scanned pictures in memory of the glorious era that has gone by.

-- K.L. Kamat

Carving on the golden waist belt

Precious stones of a Necklace

Pearl necklace with a decorative pendant

Pendant studded with emeralds and stones

Golden Oil Lamps

Necklace with gold pleated chain

Golden footwear

Golden chain with gold coins

Other Royal Families of India

• The Mighty Mogul Empire
• Bahamani Kings of Bijapur
• Wodeyars of Mysore
• Tipu Sultan
• Vijayanagar Empire
• Emperor Ashoka

See Also:

• The Mysore Collection at Kamat's Potpourri