Also called Oddiyanam, Waist belt
A belt worn at the waist over the garment, usually of gold or silver.
Traditionally understood as marking the bride as the incoming mistress of the household — in some tellings the household keys were hooked to it, a detail that is more symbolic than literal today.
The South Indian oddiyanam is broad and heavily worked; North Indian versions are typically lighter chains.
Solah Shringar is a cultural tradition rather than a requirement — lists differ by region, and including or omitting any item is an ordinary family choice.