Andhra Pradesh boasts of an exclusive tradition, based in a village that is entirely dedicated to the manufacture of imitation jewellery. The village of Chilakalapudi near Machilipatnam in Krishna District of Andhra Pradesh is renowned all over for some of the best quality imitation jewellery manufactured here. The Imitation jewellery made here in this village is also called as Chilakalapudi Bangaram. Right from Bangles, earrings, necklaces, trinkets and nose rings to ankle jewellery, the place is synonymous with attractive jewellery that mimics designs made with pure gold. Chilakalapudi has become the most sought-after market for imitation jewellery which attracts customers not only from AP, but also rest of India. Customers can find amazing pieces of jewellery of various shapes, sizes and designs that look like original gold jewellery, with similar finish and shine.
Machilipatnam, Andhra pradesh
