Handcrafted Indian Enamel Jewellery

Rita Devi Sharma M. Varadarajan

ISBN 10: 8174362479 / ISBN 13: 9788174362476

Published by Lustre Press / Roli Books, New Delhi, 2004

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English An accessible, image-rich survey of Indian enamel jewellery from the Mughal era to the present. The authors trace techniques, regional workshops and styles (meenakari, kundan, etc.), and place masterpieces within their historical, ritual and courtly contexts. Clear captions and short essays connect craft processes with materials and design, making it useful for collectors and students of jewellery history.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Handcrafted Indian Enamel Jewellery
• Publisher: Lustre Press / Roli Books, New Delhi
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 8174362479
• ISBN 13: 9788174362476
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very good
• Seller catalogs:
  • The Arts

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Synopsis

Handcrafted Indian Enamel Jewellery gives an informative account of the history of crafting enamels in India from the time of the Mughals to the present in an easy reader-friendly manner calculated to arouse the interest of the reader. The book traces the origin and development of Indian enamel jewellery, which is interwoven with legend, lore, history and culture. The many-hued metals, gems and enchanting enamels used as adornment and for decorative purposes are written about with deep insight discussing the techniques and styles found in India. The craft of Indian has been preserved for posterity in paintings, sculptures and books.