Continuity of Ornamentation in Pakistan: A Case study of Gandharan Bangles of Taxila Museum

Abstract

The Present Research deals with Gandharan Jewelry Specially explores the Continuity of Bangles Jewelry of Taxila Museum. In the Taxila Museum there is 4000 objects displayed, Taxila Museum displays a lot of Gandhara civilization Antiquities by Stucco Sculptures and depicts the life of Stories of Buddha from Birth to Death. Taxila Museum also have a large Collection of Different kinds of Artifacts, like Seals, Gold Vases, Jewelry, Coins, Pottery, Toilet trays. All Artifacts are placed Safely in their corners and Shelves. Taxila Museum have a large collection of Jewelry which is ear pendants of various shapes, of Necklaces, girdles, belts, amulets, pendants, bangles, bracelets, torques, anklets and finger rings, indigenes and Greco-Roman influence. There is gold and silver jewelry also a different material jewelry made of metal, bones, Glass, beads, and stones displayed at the museum. Taxila is very rich in Gandhara art and its jewelry collection, and its continuity can be seen in Pakistan. Gandharan jewelry is the most precious creation of Jewelers of ancient times. In Ancient Times People wore jewelry since the earliest times, for example Amulets were worn for Protection from bad luck or evil Spirits but later it was used for decorative purposes. Jewelry also used as a power and the Status of the people. Gandharan jewelry and Religious Significance were used in Pakistan till now. Some of the designs and ornamentation are also continued in Pakistan. As some Floral designs and Motifs on Gold, Silver and Metal Jewelry and because of the Continuity in region. Also, there are lotus flowers on Gandharan jewelry, which is Occasionally seen on today’s jewelry.