I like doing simple projects on lazy Sunday afternoons that keep me occupied for an hour or two just after my lunch. One such afternoon, I stumbled upon some white silk thread jhumka bases I had bought and wondered if I could use them for something else other than Silk Thread jhumkas. My eyes then…
Jhumka or Jimki earrings are earrings that usually drop from a stud or a hook in the shape of a basket, cage, a barrel or a ball. These earrings are traditionally made in gold/ silver but can be adapted to many different materials. Today I would like to show you how to whip up a…
Earlier this year, I created jewellery and styled a fashion show for an Indian Women’s casual wear brand. I made pearl choker necklaces and Fabric and lace earrings for the show. Here are the fabric and lace earrings that I made. Fabric and lace earrings Since the collection on the ramp was everyday attire, the…
November is not a month that I really like. It brings with it moody weather, rains, germs and all sorts of illness. News of depression, surgeries and personal tragedies abound. This is also the end of the semester, the time I run around like a headless chicken trying to complete sessions, write briefs, and collect…
In the western world, natural textile fibres like hemp, cotton, jute, wool, and most importantly silk are commonly used for making jewellery. However, natural reed, grass or leaf components are rarely used. On the other hand, with a range of grass, reed and leaf based products India occupies an irreplaceable position in this segment. Reed…
en Lavanya Nallamalli’s facebook page crossed 3000 likes in november last year, she decided to do a very interesting giveaway. She invited readers to send in designs for quilled earrings and announced that the winners would get their designs handmade into products by her. Lavanya is here with us for the next few days, over…