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At first sight, you will definitely recognize it; it’s a book that tackles jewelry. Opening this opulent deep red velvety case that resembles a jewelry box, you will realize that Indian jewelry is its topic thanks to the hand-woven brocade that fills the hardcover with the shimmer of golden thread and the softness of indigo-colored silk.
To explore the unique tradition of Indian jewelry, you open the book – which was edited by Dr. Amin Jaffer, Christie’s International Director of Asian Art – to find essays by world-renowned jewelry specialists. That’s when your journey through the history of Indian bejeweled objects starts. Also found in this book, images of pieces that span more than four hundred years and highlight the evolution of Indian jewelry style through time – from the peak of the Mughal imperial patronage and the celebrated Indian commissions of Cartier to the inventive creations of the 21st century.
Available in a limited edition of 100 copies, this publication will be launched internationally: New York will welcome this book on November 4th at the Frick Collection, London on November 12th at Victoria and Albert Museum and Paris on November 25th. So book your ticket to your favorite city in order to try to get your hands on your copy!
Article Written by Mirella Haddad
