[Jewelry making - Article 00595] - Re: [Orchid] Indian (Asian Sub-Continent) Jewelry - Name?

[Natasha Wozniak]

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    Hi! The jewelry you see in Jackson Heights is based in traditional
    design, however, the designs on display now are "contemporary".Some
    piecesmay be more traditional than others. To have an overview of
    jewelry from India, you can get the Oppi Untracht book entitled
    Traditional Jewelry of India. It is one of those beautiful hardcover
    books, so it's not cheap, but it might be possible to find it used
    online. In the book, he has detailed information about jewelry
    traditions in the various regions of India, as they can vary greatly.
    After looking at this book, you can see how themore modernstyles on
    display in Jackson Heights are derived from traditional motifs. The
    work produced today tends to be smaller and more detailed.  I would
    also recommend the book, Jewelry of Nepal by Hannelore Gabriel. I
    have to say I am partial after having lived in Nepal for two years.
    This book also has gorgeous photos and lots of detailed information
    about the different styles of jewelry worn by different ethnic groups
    in Nepal. The jewelry in Nepal is influenced by Indian styles as well
    as Tibetan styles, depending very much on the ethnic group to which
    the wearer belongs. Hannelore was able to get many womento show her
    their ceremonial jewelry, which is not seen in public very often.
    Since you are in NY, I recommend that you go look at some jewelry
    that is on display at Barneys right now.If I recall correctly, it
    from the Jaipur Gem House. They make jewelryin a Mughal style with
    the green and red back enamelingwith lotsof spectacular gems on the
    front. I saw one piece that was a bracelet attached by chains to two
    rings, and in themiddle was a large, round flower ornamentthat was
    made ofiolite (? the light was poor and I didn't feel like asking)
    faceted stones that were cut into petal shapes setusing
    thetraditional kundan setting. Mabye two years ago, the Metput on an
    exhibition of Mughal jewelry and objects.There isan exhibition
    catalog available for that as well. It is called Treasury of the
    World, Jewelled Arts of India in the Age of the Mughals, published by
    Thames and Hudson, mabye available only through the Met. It is scant
    on information, but full of astounding jewelry, and 
    stonecarving.  Enjoy! Natasha


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