Malabar Gold & Diamonds publishes India’s 2000 year old jewellery tradition
Malabar Gold & Diamonds has brought out the 5th Edition of Brides of India Coffee Table Book.
Bangalore: Malabar Gold & Diamonds has brought out the 5th Edition of Brides of India Coffee Table Book. The latest edition of the Brides of India Coffee Table Book takes the connoisseurs of ornaments through a visual experience of country’s rich jewellery tradition since first century to 20th century.
The book brings the jewellery making traditions of various royal eras of the country through vivid depiction of varied cultures.
The 5th Edition of Brides of India Collection Coffee Table Book was launched by Bollywood actress Tamannaah Bhatia at a function organized at JW Marriott Hotel in Bangalore. It was jointly unveiled by Tamannah Bhatia, Malabar Group Chairman MP Ahammed, MD India Operation Asher.O.Zonel Head Mr Iflu Rahman, Head-Corporate Media and PR Mr Narayanan KP and other management official were also seen along.
The salient feature of Brides of India collection is that it brings the intricacies and sophisticated secrets behind the jewellery making craft of the country pertaining to different regions and cultures under one roof. “The `Brides of India’ series takes jewellery lovers back in time to re-discover the historic Indian jewellery craft and reinvent and recreate them that fit the current trend. The binary of the campaign is that it brings the exquisite ornaments that existed during five regal ages of India – Gupta, Vijayanagara, Mughal, Colonial Era and the early 20th Century in a single platform.”, Malabar Group Chairman M. P. Ahammed said.
The campaign rolls the architecture of traditional craft of jewellery making and what is trending in the market place now into one, thus making a niche market for the products giving the brides a Royal Wedding. The latest bridal collection under the `Brides of India’ banner is inspired by Indian ornament tradition spanning over 2000 years. The collection has been crafted after years of diligent research of ancient jewellery making art and craft with the aid of historians, experts and artisans. The collection comes in a variety of gold, diamonds, gemstones and pearls and covers design styles of each era in its variations.
The Brides of India Collection Coffee Table Book introduces jewellery tradition of five different eras to the new generation and future generation alike. Through its five editions, the Coffee Table Book showcases 28 different wedding traditions and its ornament cultures. The 5th edition of Brides of India Coffee Table Book was inspired by the overwhelming and ebullient response the previous four editions of the Brides of India Coffee Table Book received from jewellery lovers.
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Karnataka's Republic Day tableau depicts artistic temples of Lakkundi
New Delhi (PTI): Karnataka's tableau in the 76th Republic-Day parade here on Sunday depicted the exquisite and artistic temples of the historic city of Lakkundi.
Located in Gadag district of Karnataka, about 70 km from Hubballi, Lakkundi is called the "Cradle of Stone Craft" for its stunning stone architecture.
The front part of the tableau that rolled down Kartavya Path had the Brahma statue from the Brahma Jinalaya temple, the oldest Jain shrine in Lakkundi dedicated to Lord Mahaveera.
It was followed by the open-pillared mantapa of the Brahma Jinalaya temple.
The main section of the tableau had on display the grand and ornate Kashi Vishweshwara temple and Nanneshwara temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
The temples of Lakkundi reflect the rich cultural heritage of Karnataka and celebrate all faiths and religions. The southern state has always been a "SarvaJanangadaShaanthiya Thota", a quintessential garden of peace.
Lakkundi is home to beautiful temples, stepwells and inscriptions from the Chalukya dynasty.
Besides being a cultural powerhouse, Lakkundi was a large thriving city and a commercial hub between the 10th and 12th century AD.
The city was ruled by several dynasties but the most important of them were the Chalukyas.
Lakkundi is a paradise for antiquarians and architecture enthusiasts. It has 50 temples, most of which are dedicated to Lord Shiva, 101 stepwells and 29 inscriptions.
It is an epitome of the Kalyani Chalukyas' excellence in art, culture and architecture.
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