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Beauty and glamour are the enduring qualities of jewellery, Kundan and enamelling are two outstanding forms of crafting jewellery. While Kundan is used to decorate the front of an ornament, enamelling is used for decorating both sides. Enamelling not only enhances the value and beauty of jewellery, but also serves as a parameter to test the purity of precious metals. Introduced by the Europeans, enamelling was widely used during the Mughal period. The best ...
This book explains how Indi's prevalent rituals and traditions emerged as tools of self-expression and as channels through which material rewards could be solicited. Written by a connoisseur on traditions and culture, this book gives a revitalising treatment to this age-old subject.