The Makara Button

Makara – a mythological creature typically depicted as half mammal and half fish is believed to be the Vahana (carrier) of Devi Ganga. Makara has not only been an integral part of Hindu temple iconography but we get it’s representation in jewelleries as well specially in Bengal. Its contemporary usage in ornaments mostly in the form of bracelets in hollow gold ware inlaid with jewels for eyes and ear popularly known in Bengal as ‘makar mukh bala’ has been in vogue among the females of Zamindar and the opulent class since ages. Jalsaghar makes an humble attempt to infuse the Makara design in their men’s jewellery collection in various forms. 4 makara shaped buttons with detachable chain will definitely adorn your kurta/punjabi bearing testimony of our cultural heritage.