Which Place In Assam Produces The Most Raw Gold (kesa Son / Pat Son) Ornaments?

If the question is about traditional Assamese ornaments made from raw gold foil (Kesa Son / pat son), then Ranthali village in Nagaon district holds the top position in Assam.

Why Ranthali Leads in Gold‑Plated Ornament Production

  • In Ranthali, nearly 90% of households are engaged in making traditional Assamese jewellery using silver bases overlaid with fine gold foil.

  • The craft has persisted for over 200 years, with skills passed down across generations.

  • The practice was historically tied to gold washing in Subansiri and other Himalayan rivers, providing raw gold to local artisans during Ahom rule.

Craft Highlights from Ranthali

Artisans create exquisite, handcrafted pieces like:

  • Jon Biri (crescent earrings)

  • Lokaparo (twin pigeon motifs)

  • Dhol Biri (drum-inspired earrings)

  • Gam Kharu (wide bangles)

  • Thuriya, Dugdugi, Keru, and other classic Asomiya Gohona designs

Each piece is made with techniques involving a silver base “tar/vissile/pat”, adhered with hand-beaten 24‑carat gold foil, and finished with enamel or colored bead inlays


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