Dastkari Haat Samiti
Dastkari Haat Samiti
Indian jewellery is known for its craftsmanship. The love of jewellery in India trickles down from Indian royals, who have influenced production, innovation and excellence. Indian royals were flamboyant and loved to acquire jewellery as part of their treasures. Jewels were displayed everywhere, right from their jewel-studded turbans to neckpieces, nose rings, bangles, armlets, belts, rings, and anklets. Even their swords and scabbards were heavily ornamented with precious jewels.
Rajasthan has long been the land of royalty, grandeur and heritage. One prominent establishment housed in Jaipur since 1988, provides an example of the effective combination of modern technology, excellent craftsmanship and elegant design. Their jewellery is manufactured in a well-appointed factory, spread across 10,000 sq. ft. in Sitapura, an Export Promotion Industrial Park of Jaipur.
Jewellery of Rajasthan: Gyan Jewels (2017-10) by Gyan JewelsDastkari Haat Samiti
The establishment believes in fair trade practices and adhere to environmental and social concerns. They deal in precious stones with certification from the World Diamond Council’s System of Warranties.
Their stones are sourced from the finest markets of the world, like emeralds from Zambia and Colombia, rubies from Burma and sapphires from Burma, Ceylon and Kashmir.
Jewellery of Rajasthan: Gyan Jewels (2017-10) by Gyan JewelsDastkari Haat Samiti
The jewellery is created in the most contemporary styles, in rich natural colours, making them a successful and reputed jewellery house in the global market.
They cater not only to the Indian royals and but also to well-known celebrities from across the world with pieces which have been featured in various magazines and spotted in various esteemed exhibitions across the world.
Jewellery of Rajasthan: Gyan Jewels (2017-10) by Gyan JewelsDastkari Haat Samiti
Victorian-style amethyst necklace and earrings are popular among celebrities in the film world, and draws a cosmopolitan clientele.
Jewellery of Rajasthan: Gyan Jewels (2018-01) by Gyan JewelsDastkari Haat Samiti
An aquamarine necklace has an unaltered shape of its stones, which adds rawness and elegance to the look.
Jewellery of Rajasthan: Gyan Jewels (2017-09) by Gyan JewelsDastkari Haat Samiti
A finely crafted emerald necklace and earrings show how the effect of matte polishing eliminates excessive shine.
Jewellery of Rajasthan: Gyan Jewels (2018-01) by Gyan JewelsDastkari Haat Samiti
A miniature temple made with ebony wood, emerald and gold.
The fine details in the temple range from a carved image of the Hindu deity Lord Ganesha, along with his favourite sweet - ladoos, a bell and an intricately designed mouse with ruby-studded eyes
According to Hindu mythology, the mouse is the vehicle for Lord Ganesha to ride. Most deities are accompanied by an animal or a bird, which accords them their sacredness. This conveys a respect for all living creatures.
Intricate craftsmanship is demonstrated in this decorative piece.
Jewellery of Rajasthan: Gyan Jewels (2016-10) by Gyan JewelsDastkari Haat Samiti
A rubellite gold ring which is handcrafted by Shanak Devnath, took him 20 days to create.
Jewellery of Rajasthan: Gyan Jewels (2017-07) by Gyan JewelsDastkari Haat Samiti
Ruby cuff with honeycomb pattern.
Jewellery of Rajasthan: Gyan Jewels (2017-07) by Gyan JewelsDastkari Haat Samiti
A frog brooch made of gold and spessartite garnet has a fun sense of designing, and is created for international customers.
Jewellery of Rajasthan: Gyan Jewels (2017-01) by Gyan JewelsDastkari Haat Samiti
An intricately crafted brooch, in the shape of a crab, exemplifies fine artistry.
Jewellery of Rajasthan: Gyan Jewels (2016-12) by Gyan JewelsDastkari Haat Samiti
An elegantly designed flamingo brooch, made of gold with a large central coral surrounded by pink sapphires.
Jewellery of Rajasthan: Gyan Jewels (2017-12) by Gyan JewelsDastkari Haat Samiti
A brooch designed to show polo players is fashioned in enamel work. The players ride two horses studded with black and white diamonds.
Since riding and polo are favourite sports among the royalty, these designs are meant for such royal clients.
Jewellery of Rajasthan: Gyan Jewels (2017-10) by Gyan JewelsDastkari Haat Samiti
A knuckle ring with diamonds and rose gold encompassing large spinels, natural hard glassy mineral consisting of magnesium and aluminium oxides.
Jewellery of Rajasthan: Gyan Jewels (2017-08) by Gyan JewelsDastkari Haat Samiti
An elaborate boat-shaped ring made with multiple pink sapphires, placed like feathers on the sides of a large blue sapphire, and set in a diamond frame.
Jewellery of Rajasthan: Gyan Jewels (1985-12) by Gyan JewelsDastkari Haat Samiti
An intricately designed gold ring with fine carving, in a purely traditional mode, makes the piece stylistically unique.
Jewellery of Rajasthan: Gyan Jewels (1985-12) by Gyan JewelsDastkari Haat Samiti
The shank of a gold ring is intricately carved with foliage and ruby-studded parrots placed on either side of the central piece made with tourmaline, enamel and cabochon rubies.
Jewellery of Rajasthan: Gyan Jewels (2017-02) by Gyan JewelsDastkari Haat Samiti
A composition of yellow and white diamonds appears as delicately woven as an elaborate metallic thread work on textile.
To put more than 3000 diamonds of varying sizes together took three months to complete.
Jewellery of Rajasthan: Gyan Jewels (2018-01) by Gyan JewelsDastkari Haat Samiti
The hanging earrings, made of pink sapphires and diamonds and framed in rose gold, have been given a slight curve in this innovative design.
Jewellery of Rajasthan: Gyan Museum (19 century) by Gyan museumDastkari Haat Samiti
Read more about Rajasthani jewellery here:
- Through the eyes of a collector
- The unrivalled craft of Jaipur’s jewellery making
Text: Rashmi Sacher
Photography: Chirodeep Chaudhuri
Artisans: Craftspersons at Gem Plaza workshop
Ground Facilitator: Harneet Pabbla, Rashmi Sacher
Documentary Video: Chirodeep Chaudhuri
Curation: Ruchira Verma
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