Nagercoil Temple Jewellery
GI TaggedTemple jewellery was first crafted to adorn temple deities and Bharatanatyam dancers, its motifs drawn from gods, lotuses and temple towers. Nagercoil remains its heartland, supplying South Indian brides and dancers alike.
- Region of origin:
- Tamil Nadu
- GI registration:
- Nagercoil Temple Jewellery (regional)
- Materials:
- gold; silver; rubies; emeralds
- Techniques:
- cast & stone-set deity motifs
- HS code (customs):
- 7113
Products
About Nagercoil Temple Jewellery
Temple jewellery was first crafted to adorn temple deities and Bharatanatyam dancers, its motifs drawn from gods, lotuses and temple towers. Nagercoil remains its heartland, supplying South Indian brides and dancers alike.
- Region of origin
- Tamil Nadu
- GI registration
- Nagercoil Temple Jewellery (regional)
- Materials
- gold; silver; rubies; emeralds
- Techniques
- cast & stone-set deity motifs
- HS code (customs)
- 7113
How it’s made
The makers
Crafted by Nagercoil jewellers of Tamil Nadu.
Why “GI-tagged” matters
Nagercoil Temple Jewellery is registered under India’s Geographical Indication (GI) Act as “Nagercoil Temple Jewellery (regional)”. A GI tag legally certifies that a piece genuinely originates from its traditional region and is made by its rightful artisan community — your guarantee of authenticity.
GI-certified authenticity
Rooted in India’s registered craft traditions
Artisan-direct
Made by the makers — fair, direct earnings
Traceable provenance
Every piece carries its maker, region & origin