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The romance of Indian embroidery. Bombay: Thacker, 1951. A journey through toyland. Bombay: Popular Book Depot, 1954. Traditional embroidery of India. New Delhi: All India Handicrafts Board, 1961. On Wings of Time. Bombay: Bharatiya Vidya Bhawan, 1968. Jewelry and personal adornment in India. New Delhi: Indian Council for Cultural Relations, 1970.
Originally trained as a photographer, [2] he studied Indian arts and crafts and later became an expert on the jewelry of India [3] and Nepal. In addition to being an honorary member of the Society of North American Goldsmiths, in 2000 Untracht was awarded a Lifetime American Achievement Award on behalf of the American Craft Council. [4]
The Jewels of the Nizams of Hyderabad State are among the largest and most expensive collection of jewels in present-day India. [1] The jewels belonged to the Nizams , rulers of Hyderabad State. After the annexation of their kingdom by Union of India , the Nizam and his heirs were barred by the Indian government from taking the collection ...
Today, many jewellery designs and traditions are used, and jewellery is commonplace in Indian ceremonies and weddings. [62] For many Indians, especially those who follow the Hindu or Jain faiths, bridal jewellery is known as streedhan and functions as personal wealth for the bride only, as a sort of financial security.
It is one of the older forms of jewellery made and worn in India. [7] [8] The city of Jaipur in Rajasthan has traditionally been the centre for Kundan in India. [8] It remains an integral part of the traditional bridal wedding trousseau. Traditional settings, including the thappa and ras rawa, are experiencing a revival. [9]
Pages in category "Jewellery of India" The following 25 pages are in this category, out of 25 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A. Aranjanam; B. Bangle; C.
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The filigree jewelry is particularly rich in patterns. In Odisha, the stress is on arm jewellery, necklaces, toe rings and especially anklets, which are a great favorite. They are considered auspicious as well. Intricate anklets, combining use of semi-precious stones are greatly preferred. The Bela-Kanta, a traditional ornament