Peeche Kathi:
This is an ornamental dagger with a handle terminating in the
shape of the head of a parrot or peacock and a sheath
beautifully decorated with a gold covering and embedded with
rubies. The Peeche Kathi is linked with a richly designed silver
chain, which is tucked behind the chele (sash) to the right.
It has silver tassels and five smaller knives. A bride or a new
mother uses the Peeche Kathi to cut open a coconut at the well
while she performs the ceremony of Ganga Puja.
Odi Kathi:
This is a Kodava war knife with a broad blade which was used during battle. It is now used for ceremonial purposes only. The Odi Kathi is used to chop down banana stumps at wedding ceremonies in a show of strength. It is fixed to the thodang at the back of the waist.
Pommale:
This is a chain with coral and gold beads.
Thodangu:
This is silver girdle tied around
the waist to hold the
Odi Kathi.
Kattibale:
This is a solid bracelet made of gold.
Kaduk:
In olden days men wore earrings called Kaduk.