Are jewellery designers inspired by our historical monuments?

Did someone say - yes! Then say it aloud. Of course, our jewellery designers are seeking inspiration from the great Indian monuments to carve out statement jewels that are making the heads turn these days. From tombs and temples to palaces and forts, they have encapsulated the magnificence of several rich and varied heritage structures to build a collection that are not only earning them moolahs but also deserving to go down in history as legendary designs.  

Let's take a look at some of the masterpieces that will have a spellbinding effect on you. 


Jharoka

It literally means the window of royal palaces. In terms of function and form, they are awe inspiring. While serving the purpose of offering ventilation to the palatial mansion, these windows are nothing short of aesthetics. As a result, it captured the imagination of our jewellery designers and revived into a jharoka collection, loved by one and all.

Jali

Inspired by the window designs of our rich palaces, Jali is actually the grill pattern that is now used rampantly to give a lavish touch to any simple design. 

Temple Jewellery

Do I need to tell you  how well the architectural beauty of our ancient temples have been gracing the jewellery designs and lead the pack as temple jewellery. On one hand, the deities bring in the auspiciousness, the splendour of the carvings manifest the richness of Indian historical temples on the other. Spectacular! 

That's not all. 

Jhumka

The domes of the various temples and palaces are also turned into the bell part of a Jhumka pair. Besides gracing the revellers at weddings and festivals, it has also been stealing the show in the fashion circuit.      

Food for thought! 

The awe-inspiring sculpturing and carvings on Hawa Mahal or Madurai Temple, when replicated in jewellery can be an exceptional ode to our ancient heritage buildings.  

Now, it's just a matter of time that historical monument-inspired jewellery stands out as a separate jewellery segment altogether. Till then, have your fill through the on and off-themed collections.

Author: Deepa Mishra

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