This is a kumkum container which is also called as "Kunguma chimil" in Tamil. The Kumkum or kungumam is a red color powder in our Tamil is predominantly used by women. They apply this in their forehead and this denote that they are married.
In olden days, it was important that women walk with their heads bent. Men who saw these women were supposed to understand that they were married if they had this kumkum on their forehead.
Sort of indicator that they are married.
Even now you can see a lot of women applying this on their forehead.
This kunguma chimil is available in different shapes, enamelled, repoussed etc. It is also available in gold and gold plated.
Very wealthy people have this in gold.
This is an important thing that is also used to invite people for weddings. When parents of the bride or the bridegroom visit people to invite them to their daugther's or son's wedding, they give this to the women at home and invite them.
This kunguma chimil is an important gift that is given in weddings, receptions and wedding anniversaries.
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