| BINDI | Decorative mark or jewel worn in the middle of the forehead, especially by Hindu women (5) |
| NECKLACE | Chain of jewels worn as decoration round the neck (8) |
| CUL | ___-de-lampe (Decorative mark in a book) |
| TILAK | Small dot of red cosmetic worn on the forehead by Hindu women and men |
| SARIS | Dresses worn primarily by Hindu women (5) |
| PASTE | Adhesive, doughy, or jewel-like substance (5) |
| MACAW | Blu or Jewel, in 2011's "Rio" |
| CYCLOPS | One of a race of giants in classical mythology with a single eye in the middle of the forehead (7) |
| DHOTI | A long loincloth worn by Hindu men (5) |
| SARI | A long wrapping garment of cloth or silk, usually bright in colour, worn by Hindu women (4) |
| RISHI | Irish translation by Hindu saint (5) |
| DUVET | A bed covering that's used by Hindu veterans (5) |
| AVEDA | Cosmetics brand inspired by Hindu holistic practices |
| WIDOWSPEAK | V-shaped point in the hairline at the centre of the forehead (6,4) |
| COIF | A close-fitting cap worn under a veil, commonly worn in the Middle Ages by women (4) |
| PURDAH | A veil worn by Hindu women of high caste (6) |
| TIKA | A red mark or pendant on the forehead of Hindu women (4) |
| CAFTAN | Long-sleeved garment, reaching to the ankles, worn in the Middle East (anglicised sp.) (6) |
| NAVETTES | From the French for "shuttles, ships", gems or jewels cut in the shape of pointed ovals (8) |
| GEM | Precious stone or jewel; little cake; or, a small variety of cos lettuce (3) |
