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Jewelry box in wood carving that
combines yesterday’s craftsmanship with today’s fit and function.
artisans of Saharanpur make these jewelry boxes using the fine
techniques they have employed for making print blocks for
sarees. Woodworkers in India continue to work in the style of their
ancestors with the simplest of tools. The specialization depends on
factors like the kind of wood available and the craft tradition of
the region. In the most famous wood crafts centre of Uttar Pradesh,
wood crafts made of Shesham wood are very popular. Sesam is a rich
medium brown wood with deep grains. One can easily see the influence
of Kashmir designs on the Saharanpur woodcrafts. They reflect the
designs of stone carvings of Agra, which is a true example of the
Mughal art developed during the Mughal era. On the Saharanpur
woodwork, brass, copper, ivory or plastic inlay is also done by
carving the surface lightly and pressing in the precut pieces. The
blocks are used to make the lid of the box while the base is usually
plain. These are beautiful and intricately carved blocks, sometimes
decorated with brass inlay. These boxes are designed as jewelry box
with velvet lining inside.
• "The jewellery box is fantastic! I bought it for my wife because it
was our 1st wedding anniversary last Sunday. Traditionally, you are
supposed to get presents made of paper for your 1st anniversary, so
the papier mache box was ideal "
• "I recieved my beautiful ornaments last week and was SOOO impressed
with them I had to keep a few for myself (they were ordered to be
Christmas gifts)! Also, the hand-painted, hand-written card included
with the package was amazing. I will MOST DEFINITLY"
• "I received the box from UPS today and I was so pleased to see all
the wonderful I ordered! Everything is lovely and the quality of work
is fantastic. I am really pleased. Thanks so much.Look forward to
ordering again in the future"
Indian Silver Jewelry
Traditional handcrafted pure silver jewelry in
attractive distinctive patterns. Exquisitely crafted color full
silver ornaments in exultant designs, from the framed craftsmen of
India.
Chose from a vast variety of pure silver earrings, necklaces,
woodenbox, armlets, rings, bangles, belly chains, anklets, toe-rings
and in exuberant color.
Jewelry has been in fashion in India for both sexes from time
immemorial- did you know there exists a relationship between the
ornament worn and the health of the wearer!
Like the moon, silver is believed to posses the property of
‘coolness’, against that of ‘heat’ generated by gold-
Since silver is extremely popular among the rural communities, silver
ornaments reflect a vast array of techniques, patterns, motifs and
styles.
Silver necklaces with their casual and smart looks are currently hot
favorites with its low price tag, elegant designs and vast variety;
these necklaces are good values for money.
Similarly, pure silver earrings and woodenbox are sleek, smart and
valuable acquisitions. There is a vast selection in earrings, from
the simple studs to the ornate ‘Jhumka’.
Exquisitely ornamental woodenbox in easy conceivable shape and size
are available for you to choose. And so are amulets to guard against
danger and evil.
Silver amulets, rings and armlets deliberately crafted are available
in an amazing array of shapes and designs.
Anklets, bracelets and toe-rings beautify your feet and make them not
neglected!
In India Jewelry helps to identify a persons religion, caste, social
and marital status. It is also the surest form of currency that can
be unleashed.
Pure unalloyed silver is too soft and malleable to be worked on.
Techniques and processes used for making silver ornaments included
wire drawing, hammering, punching, repousse, etching, filigree,
granulation, casting, birdi and inlay work.
Despite the simple handmade and basic nature of the tools used by the
India silversmith, the finished products is an amazing thing of
beauty, unsurpassed in workmanship and skill.
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