Kemp Hip Belt - 18 Inches | Waist Belt/ Beads & Stone Jewelry/ Bharatanatyam Jewellery For Classical Dance

"This gorgeous hip belt, adorned with classic kemp stone jewelry, adds a heavenly touch to your waistline and shines in every temple and festival occasion."

This waist piece, sometimes known as ottiyanam, hip belt, kemp stone jewelry, or bharatanatyam jewelry, is a timeless item used to beautify temple rites and dance performances. The design, which is known for its brilliant red and green kemp stones, perfectly captures the rich South Indian aesthetic, particularly when worn by brides, dancers, or during traditional festivities.

• Origin
The ottiyanam, which represented grace, prosperity, and femininity in ancient Tamil and Dravidian temple societies, originated there. It's made with symmetrical patterns and embedded Kemp stone jewelry in floral or deity-inspired designs, and is historically a component of bridal and religious attire. The hip belt has a brilliant, ornamental aspect thanks to the combination of a smooth metallic finish and raised kemp stones, yet it retains its durability and wearability.

The hip belt is worn conspicuously during goddess festivals like Navaratri, Varalakshmi Vratham, and Adi Pooram. Andal, Goddess Lakshmi, and Goddess Durga are among the deities whose images are commonly embellished with this sacred adornment. This Bharatanatyam jewelry is crucial for enhancing the dancer's divine depiction in classic Bharatanatyam performances.

• Regional Popularity 
The ottiyanam, which represents status, ritual purity, and aesthetic appeal, has been a staple of temple jewelry sets in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh for a very long time. This style is used to adorn brides, temple dancers, and pooja idols, and in these areas, kemp stone jewelry is still the mainstay of ceremonial attire.

• Uses and Applications
• During weddings, poojas, and cultural events, it is worn as a hip belt.
• Classical dancers wear it as bharatanatyam jewelry.
• Perfect for enhancing deity idols during unique alankarams.
• Creates bridal wear in addition to other pieces of kemp stone jewelry.
• Works well with dance attire, half-sarees, or sarees.

• Preservation Methods
• Keep the hip belt in a box lined with soft fabric to prevent scrapes.
• Avoid water and fragrances to maintain the luster of kemp stone jewelry.
• Following each use, wipe lightly with a dry cotton cloth.
• To avoid stone fading, stay out of direct sunlight.
• To keep its shape, avoid bending or twisting the ottiyanam.

Enhance your holiday or dance collection of kemp stone jewelry by adding this beautiful hip belt today to honor tradition with style.