The unique art form of making handmade jewelry native to Maharashtra is Kolhapuri Jewelry. This trend has a major impact inherited from the designs of Maratha and Peshwa dynasties and it is interesting to witness the traditional designs still preserved.

Out of all jewelries known currently, Kolhapuri Saaj is quite popular and an intricately designed one.

This design is so unique that the artisan takes at least a week to complete the entire ornament with such minute details relating to the mythologies of Hindu philosophy and some eternal elements essential to mankind.

To explain this in detail, the Saaj is a kind of necklace with gorgeous look, which is a unique ornament Maharashtrian women are fond of. The 21 beads present in Saaj represents the different incarnations of Lord Vishnu, plants like ridge gourd and flowers like lotus. The ornament with a beautiful pendant makes it a complete one.

Besides Saaj, Har and malas, Mohnamal, Bormal and Putilhar are other popular forms of Kolhapur Jewelry.