Traditional Indian Jewellery: The Golden Smile of India
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| Rating | : | 4.20 (807 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1851498532 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 300 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-11-25 |
| Language | : | English |
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She is a frequent face at high quality art fairs. . Bernadette van Gelder founded the firm 'Van Gelder Indian Jewellery' in 1980
She is a frequent face at high quality art fairs. . About the Author Bernadette van Gelder founded the firm 'Van Gelder Indian Jewellery' in 1980
The book excels in its detailed descriptions, which accompany the sumptuous array of images. The book covers in detail the meaning of the use of flowers and birds in Hindu influenced jewelry, looking through the eyes of 17th century European travelers who visited the rich Mogul courts.This publication is the result of 35 years of research - traveling, studying, and talking to many people across the entire subcontinent of India, as well as having had unprecedented access to goldsmiths and enamellers; being shown techniques known only to one family, which have been transferred from generation to generation; and being granted access to beautiful and never before seen Royal collections.. It is not only girls and women who wear jewelry, but also boys, men, temple statues and even animals. Balances gorgeous photographs against technical insight into the jewelry making processExplores enamelling, a niche topic within the broad subject of Indian jewelry Traditional Indian Jewellery - The Golden Smile of India is a vast and detailed publication covering the rich heritage of Indian jewelry and its significance in past and present Indian society.Jewelry plays an important part in the everyday lives, important moments, festivals and religious aspects of Indian culture. We discover why enamel is used in the north of India, the origin and significance of gold, the significance of setting gems in a certain ord