EverGreen Jewelry - Kasulaperu & Kasumala

 Kasulaperu/ Kasula Peru/ Kasu mala

Today My post is on famous south Indian style jewelry "Kasulaperu" Also known as kasumala , is one of the main ornament in South Indian jewelry.  Though it is very old ornament but has its own importance in all traditional jewels.
The Kasu Mala is an essential necklace in every South Indian woman’s jewelry collection. Kasu (coin) Mala (necklace) as known in Kasulaperu(Kasula Peru, line of kasulu )in Telugu , Kasu Malai in Tamil, and Malayalam and Kannada, is made up of little gold coins and most often with inscription of Lakshmi or Ram parivar. The Kasu Mala, is designed with Lakshmi on each and every coin is called as Lakshmi Kasu Mala.
You already might have came across various kinds of jewelry which are really famous and even traditional. But, It would be incomplete without mentioning these kasulaperu especially in south Indian weddings. Whenever you go out for a marriage or any special occasion, you can able to find the women wearing this Kasumala. Especially, the brides prefer to wear this designer Kasulaperu (or) designer Kasu mala.

Ever green Kasumala / Kasu coin Jewelry Designs

Coins have been used extensively to design jewelry since ancient times and historians trace this style of coin necklace back to the Vedic period. They come in a variety of traditional and modern designs and is a favorite with both with young girls and older women. From simple plain gold, to more elaborate antique designs, Nakshi work, Kili Kasu Mala, layered, embellished with kemp stones, rubies and diamonds, they are just temptingly irresistible.

The name for this necklace comes from Lakshmi coins strung together, which is very auspicious. In fact, it is so valued that it is the preferred gift to brides at Wedding. However, it is popular enough that it is a favorite for all, from little girls to elderly ladies. In fact that, the length of it is often used to indicate age.

It is considered to be very royal, and in fact, in the coin itself, both Goddess Lakshmi and Lord SriRam are seen wearing Kasulaperu in each image.

Kasulaperu Designs

History
Kasulaperu is an indigenous style of jewelry. Historians trace it back to the Andhra Ikshvaku dynasty of Bhattiprolu (Pratipalapura). The Nishka gold coin necklace which has been traced back to as far back as the Vedic period had become popular in Andhra. Kasulaperu, is thus, seen as a descendant. Versions of it can be seen even today in sculptures from Amaravati. The name Kasulaperu is itself traced to the Sanskrit word Karsapana, which was the ancient Indian currency and name for coin.

By wearing it, it gives a certain dignity and sense of adornment to the neck. It communicates a feeling as if Lakshmi Devi herself is residing with you. Women usually  buy these Lakshmi embossed coins and perform pooja as part of Vara Lakshmi Vrat  or Akshay Thritiya and use those coins  to make this Kasu Mala.

Now a days it became trendy with lot many designs and soo many celebrities showcasing in big fat weddings. Let's see some information about latest models of Kasu Mala Designs.

Traditional Gold Kasu Mala Design:

 Kasu mala is a string of coins which are connected adjacent  mostly overlapped to each other. Especially, in South Indian marriages you can able to find the people wearing it. This is one of the common design which is worn by the people. In ancient days, people were wearing Kasu Mala with a huge coins.

Traditional KasuMala Designs

Normally the weight of Kasu mala ranges from 56 grams (Kasu mala with weight) and so on. Kasu mala Length :30 inches and kasu mala width : 0.60 inches. The price of Kasu Mala almost reaches 1,80,000 (1 lakh eighth thousand) (Kasu Mala with price).

Gold Designer Kasu mala designs:

 Liberalization has changed many tastes over the years, and new/modern styles of Kasulaperu have emerged. In this trendy Kasu mala, the individual coins are placed on about the other. Each and every coin is designed with small gold balls, which brings great look when you wear it especially on pattu saree. The beautiful goddesses Lakshmi is designed on Kasu mala coins. Nowadays, people are preferring to wear Kasu mala with small coins.

Designer Kasulaperu models

Stone Kasu Mala Designs:

One of the trendier styles of the ornament. It takes its name from the precious or semi-precious stones that line the necklace to complement the coins. In this model, the chain of Kasu mala is studded with stones. This will bring a unique and different look for your Kasu mala or Kasumalai.

Kasulaperu with Kundans

Kasulaperu Designs with Pendant:

 One of the more eye-catching varieties, this style has broken the previous pendant-less mold of the necklace. The dangling pendant will frequently feature not only precious and semi-precious stones, but even enamel work. The variety itself began when jewelers began adding lockets to the necklace.

Kasulaperu with Heavy Pendants

Kasu Mala Necklace Design:

While the name is seemingly redundant, this term is used to emphasize the tighter fit of the style, in contrast with the traditional lengthier varieties.  Many people prefer to purchase that because you can able to reduce the cost by making the purchase of it. Normally the kaasu mala is designed lengthier but if you go with this necklace model, then you can design it around your neck. So it won't cost you much when compared to the traditional Kasu Mala.

Kasu coins Necklace Designs

Traditional jewellery at its best. This bridal jewellery  flaunts exquisite craftsmanship. Every curve and cut is chiseled to make you look the most gorgeous bride ever.

Antique Kasu Mala Design:

 If you go to the Antique Kasu Mala, then it would be decorated with kundan and stones. Most of the antique kaasu mala is featured with three string fused pattern. The first string would be embedded with diamonds or stones and the middle one would be studded with beads and the outer string would be the coins which are designed with goddesses Lakshmi. It even consist of pendant, which consist of excellent antique work with goddesses. If you go with this antique kasu mala the cost would be nearly 7 lakhs.

Kasulaperu with Diamonds & Nakshi Designs

Multi-leveled  and floral designed Kasu coin designs

Layered Kasulaperu with Antique Work:

This is the latest variety of the ornament. It features a bottom layer of large coins that are anointed at the top with smaller coins, imprinted with images of Goddess Lakshmi.  Even on the chain of kasu mala you can find the antique work. It also features the antique work emblematic of the previous style, giving the best of both ages.

Layered Kasulaperu Designs

Kasu coins with black cord:

Jewelry with a black cord is running fashion mainly preferred by married women who replacing their black beads with these black cord jewelry. A derivation of the ancient traditional necklace!! A Series of lively emblems or motifs strung together on a black cord will take you back to the 19th century.

Black beads/Thread with Kasu Coin Designs

Kasu coined Vaddanam:

These are the latest vaddanam styles released recently in the market and more eye-catching too.  In one type of kasulaperu vaddanams,  traditional vaddanam down string hangings are replaced with kasu coins which gives heavy look to the vaddanam and also not cost you much. In another type vaddanams, Kasulaperu itself is used as a vaddanam. You can use them as multi-purpose jewelry with kasumala and vaddanam as well.

Kasulaperu Vaddanam Designs 

Rakul with Kasu Haram & Kasu Vaddanam

Rakul Preet in uncut kasu haram paired with long jhumkas and uncut diamond kasu vaddanam.

Kasu coin Bangles and Earrings:

You can team up the kasulaperu with kasu coin Bangles  and kasu coin Earrings. Either you can  use these Bangles and Earrings  along with Kasulaperu or separately as per your attire.

Bangles & Earrings with Kasu Coins

Upgrade your Old Kasumala:

 If you are bored of wearing your Plain and old styled kasumala, You can give it a new look by attaching a big pendant made up with diamonds or kundans or Lakshmi pendant. You can even attach studs or motifs on top of the kasu coins on either side or both the sides of mala. That gives very elegant and rich look too.

Remodeled Kasulaperu designs

Silver kasumala: 

 These silver or oxidized coin jewelry with Fusion pendant is trending nowadays starting from college going girls to all women. They look awesome on cotton other weaving sarees and Anarkali dresses. These silver or oxidized haram can be wear on western wear also that gives a unique appearance.  This kind of necklaces is trendy and on more demand. Most of the people are buying these nowadays.

Silver Kasu coin jewelry Designs

These Kasu coins are also being used in designer Bridal blouses and they look trendy too.



In conclusion, Kasulaperu is a piece of jewelry that is fashionable in every era. It is frequently called as The Queen of Jewelry.

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