Art in Gold for a Goan Wedding
I cannot imagine how it is that the Goan found the time between cultivating their unbelievable rice, cooking and eating their amazing curries and enjoying the subsequent coma-like siestas that … Continue reading
The Weight of Commitment
The weight of this token of commitment is about 100grams. Of Gold. !!! In case you are underwhelmed … here is a similar piece displayed in the V & A … Continue reading
Surya Namaskar – Glory be to the Sun | Traditional Indian Jewelry
Jewelry designed in the likeness of a burst of sunrays – as a salute to the Sun. Surya Namaskar! Glory be to the Sun! The Surya Namaskar Kadaa [Bangle] Traditional Indian … Continue reading
Buds of Gold
Kerala, Early 19th century Large Jai Buds Necklace that drapes the shoulders, Gold & Rubies. From the unpublished gold collection. view other pieces here. jm feb 2015
Discovering Pearls
The Pearl is not new to most of us. I got to know the pearl as a child, watching others wear them and through the many ‘plastic’ pearl chains acquired … Continue reading