The Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan
Painting of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan (17th century) and JAR Paris emerald brooch (Indian inspired).
Ombre et lumière d’Extrême-Orient
Anita Dongre’s dress (Chanderi mull choli and sharara with a jacket)
Indian jewelry
Polki jewelry : Introduced by the Moghuls, Polki uses natural unfinished diamonds. The diamonds are flat or uncut in its natural shape and set on 24 carat gold. The technique used to make polki jewels is called “Jadau”. Lac and fine pure gold foils are used with this technique. Gold foil is placed at the back…
The Indian fashion photographer Tarun Khiwal
Tarun Khiwal is an India’s leading fashion photographer. Pride of his culture and heritage, he photographs with an authentic India Modern aesthetic. Recognized internationally, he collaborates with magazines like Vogue, GQ, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, Marie Claire and L’Officiel. Besides, Tarun Khiwal produced campaign photoshoots for famous brands such as Dior, L’Oreal, Sony, Amrapali and Sabyasachi.…
The Indian fashion photographer Tarun Vishwa
Tarun Vishwa is a renowned Indian fashion photographer. He collaborated with pretigious magazines like Vogue, ELLE and Harper’s Bazaar. He also produced campaign photoshoots including Indian jewellery brands. His photos are bright, colorful and luminous.
The jewelry designer Alice Cicolini
Alice Cicolini is a British jewelry designer inspired by Indian designs and using the Meenakari traditions. She had been Director Arts & Culture for the British Council in India. She used the sacred architecture and patterns of the Silk Route as an inpiration for her jewelry. All the jewels are handmade in India ; the…
