Silver Waist Chains & Kamarband
925 kamarband, waist & belly chains, hathphool and bajuband — sized in inches
A waist chain (kamarband) is a chain worn around the waist or hips, traditionally under or over a saree; the hathphool is a linked hand harness and the bajuband an upper-arm band. anokhi makes all three in certified 925 sterling silver — minimal single-strand hip chains, oxidised ghungroo kamarband, layered belly chains, hathphool and baby waist chains (aranjanam). Each is BIS hallmarked for 925 purity, anti-tarnish finished, sized in inches, with the exact silver weight stated. One thing we do not make: piercing jewellery. Sterling silver is not suitable for a piercing fistula, so nothing here is sold as a navel or body-piercing ornament.
About Silver Waist Chains & Kamarband
What is a silver waist chain called in India?
Kamarband or kamar chain in Hindi, aranjanam or molathadu in Tamil, aranjanam in Malayalam, oddiyanam or vaddanam for the heavier South-Indian bridal belt, and hip chain or belly chain in English. They describe the same ornament worn at the waist or hip — anokhi makes them in certified 925 sterling silver.
How do I choose the right waist chain size?
Measure with a tape where you actually want it to sit — the natural waist for a saree, or lower across the hip bones — and add about an inch of ease. Note whether you will wear it on skin or over a petticoat, as that adds up to two inches. Most anokhi waist chains adjust across at least four inches, and the exact range is on every listing.
Can a silver waist chain be worn every day?
Yes. The minimal single-strand and bead hip chains are built light (roughly 12–16 g) to be worn under clothing daily. The heavier oxidised kamarband with ghungroo bells is an occasion piece for sarees and lehengas — comfortable for an evening, not for a desk shift.
What does a 925 silver waist chain cost?
Price follows silver weight plus a small making charge. Minimal single-strand and bead hip chains start around ₹5,999; layered belly chains sit near ₹6,999; heavier oxidised kamarband with ghungroo run ₹8,500 and up. The gram weight is printed on every product page so you can check the maths yourself.
Is a silver waist chain safe for a baby?
Yes — a 925 sterling silver molathadu or aranjanam is a traditional South-Indian first ornament. Ours use smooth rounded links with no sharp edges and a secure screw clasp. Fasten with two fingers of ease, check the fit every few months as the baby grows, and move up a size rather than stretching the chain.