Kirat Rai
KIRAT RAI WOMEN:
The jewellery of the KIRAT RAI WOMEN consist of the distinct SHIRPHUL disc on the forehead with CHANDRAHAAR it may be in square or round shape , CRESCENT HALF MOON shape tripartite gold headband with a star( SIRBANDI) . Their characteristic ear ornament is DUNGRI , a large gold stud and CHAPTESUN , a round flat gold earring with BULAKI as a striking septum ring on the nose. They wear PUWALO , KANTHA gold beads on red felt pads, a gold amulet and a two-tiered flat silver amulet container at the centre with the chain element . The COMPANY MALA (coin) or silver coin necklace is from the days of the east india company . A unique feature of the complete array of ornaments includes a musical instrument MURCHUNGA,BINAYO ( made from bamboo malingo) & DHAJURA worn on the left sleeve . They also wear silver BANGLES,ANKLETS & many more.
