Indian stone jewelry is beautifully decorated and available in various stone and precious metal types. Sterling silver, amethyst, and citrine stone jewelry are a few of many gems seen adorning the runways of Indian Fashion Week 2021. From chandelier earrings to choker style necklaces, adding bold indian accessories isn’t a challenge. Keep reading to learn how you can achieve high fashion looks by creating casual and evening outfits with indian stone jewelry! Add a collar necklace with an embroidered skirt and dupatta A collar-style necklace is the perfect way to accentuate your neckline. This look also allows you to skip earrings and bracelet accessories, since the intricate detailing of your necklace will become the focal point. You can add a full skirt with a ruffle hem and an all-over embroidered design. This indian stone accessory works best with lighter, neutral colors against darker colors, like white and blue. You can wear your hair in a sweet half up, half down hairstyle and light makeup. For a royal touch, add a matching, sheer dupatta scarf!

This article is for handloom users keen to understand more about the process and those interested in exploring handlooms for the first time. We would like to acquaint you with the different stages in the process, where individual fibres come together to become beautiful fabrics and how you can distinguish pure handloom from imitations. Knowing handlooms also allows you to understand the challenges industry is facing in current times. This journey into the handloom world, we hope, will enable you to better enjoy and appreciate these fabrics. 1. In Cotton Cotton was traditionally the single largest natural fibre used in clothing. Today India occupies the second position in cotton production in the world. Many varieties of cotton were produced in our country, the majority being the short staple variety which is ideal for hand spinning. We have moved away from growing short staple varieties but still produce good amounts of cotton both for domestic use and for export. Heavy use of pesticide has led to many problems and now there is a shift to organic farming Over 500 indigenous varieties of cotton were grown in India in the past. Today, we grow less than 20 varieties

Not all saris are created equal. In the world of Indian saris, the Banarasi Sari is in a class of its own. In fact, a few years ago, the Banarasi Sari was granted Geographical Indication rights, which distinguishes a product as originating from a particular region, where superior quality, excellence, renown, and distinct characteristics are associated with that specific location. This means that, much like Champagne must come from the Champagne region of France in order for it to be actually called Champagne, a sari must meet certain characteristics and be produced within the six districts of Uttar Pradesh in order for it to be rightfully called a Banarasi Sari. So, what makes the Banarasi Sari so special? First, it’s important to understand its history. Banarasi Saris originate from the city of Varanasi, also known as Banaras, which is, naturally, within the region of Uttar Pradesh, India. It was during the Mughal period in the 14th century when the art of intricate weaving began to flourish in the city. During those times, the exquisite silk of the Banarasi Sari was exclusively crafted for royalty and was woven using genuine gold and silver threads. It could often take as long as one year in order to handcraft these silks. Suffice it to say, when it came to garments, the Banarasi Sari represented the pinnacle of quality craftsmanship, luxury, and extravagance.

Buddhism is full of unique religious expressions, in which faith combines with culture to shape all those beliefs that make up this ancient religion. Within Buddhism there are many deities with special characteristics that are worthy of veneration by believers; whether they are from Hinduism or other beliefs, these deities are important and the rituals to worship them are always present. That is why deities such as Tara, a goddess with many forms in which the green Tara stands out, is important to Buddhists, as this divine mother has qualities such as helping you achieve success and get ahead.

The dupatta scarf is one of the most highly decorated scarf types made of delicate materials and luxurious detailing. The length alone makes it breathable for movement, while allowing for easy pinning to create different looks. It’s more than just a square cloth, with both devout and sentimental meaning. In this article, we dive into the symbolism, design and styling of this diverse cut of fabric! A brief history of the dupatta scarf A dupatta is a traditional headscarf (usually worn over the shoulders), within Asian cultures including Indian, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. Dupatta is a combination of two Sanskrit words which means two or double (du) and (patta), which means piece of clothing. The earliest remembrance can be dated back to Indus Valley civilization, when they were worn by both men and women. Males mostly wore their scarves to symbolize royalty and were mainly used to cover the upper body area. Over time, the dupatta scarf was geared more towards the seclusion of women within the social hierarchy. Majority of women not only covered their upper with a scarf, they rarely showcased bare legs. The delicate fabric has also been used as a way to show respect for elders within families, while keeping the look of modesty.

A quintessential item of Indian fashion is undoubtedly the Sari. In fact, when considering Indian style, the first thing that many often think of is the sari. The word “sari” itself comes from the Sanskrit word “sati”, which means strip of cloth. From the very meaning of the word, the Indian sari, which can also be spelled as “saree”, is one long piece of cloth, which is unstitched and usually measures between four and a half to nine yards long and twenty-four to forty-seven inches wide. Now, a sari is not just any simple piece of cloth. Saris come in a wide range of eye-catching colors, and striking designs that often feature various prints, embroideries and embellishments, and are made of different fabrics. There are said to be approximately thirty different regional varieties of Saris in India. The nation’s well-known tradition and expertise in dyeing, printing and silk weaving fabrics all come alive in the countless saris worn by women in India and beyond the country’s shores.

If you’ve ever attended a wedding or special occasion, then the chances are that you saw dozens of women wearing jhumka. They’re a style of earrings popular on the Indian subcontinent and hold a cultural significance, dating back to the Mughal Empire. Jewelry is the ultimate form of self-expression and an opportunity to reconnect with your heritage through a form of living art. You can find jhumka earrings in almost every shape and style, each incorporating the signature bell shape into the design. No woman’s jewelry box is complete without a pair of jhumka earrings. These timeless earrings double as an ornament, giving you a statement piece that is sure to be the center of attention wherever you go.

No one does body art like in India, where the craft has existed for thousands of years. Mehendi or Mehndi, as it’s also known, is the ancient form of temporary body art or skin decoration. In fact, the tradition goes so far back that archeologists have found mummies with forms of Mehendi on their hands. You could say that it’s the early ancestor of today’s common tattoo but one that isn’t permanent. In Western cultures, the temporary skin art is widely known as the henna tattoo. Unlike permanent tattoo ink, Mehendi is applied on the skin using a paste that’s derived from the crushed dried leaves of the henna plant. Hence its western name. A paintbrush, gold rod, plastic cone, toothpick or stick are the usual tools used to apply the paste onto the skin. While the color of the paste is usually a dark brown, it can also vary in shade with Mehendi sometimes applied in red color tones.

Ethnic traditional bedspreads from India are full of vibrant colors! This makes it easy to add a touch of culture to your room decor. Traditional Indian quilting dates back as early as the 17th century, when the technique was used to make clothing such as hunting coats. Usually made from chintz fabric, which was dyed and painted cotton, each was made with running stitches. Originally made to carry babies, kantha quilts specifically are a popular Indian style bedspread. Made from cotton or silk, they adorn patterns of flowers and birds. They have a soft feel due to the intention of creating each quilt from cotton saris. Lep Kanthas, a different type of quilt, are made of 7 layers and usually have geometric designs and patterns. There's also Sujni quilts that are mostly used for guests. Between vibrant colors and intricate prints, these homemade bedspreads from India will satisfy your eclectic home decor needs.

As the saying goes, all that glitters is not gold. However, in India, well, it often is. A magnificent part of Indian culture is traditional Indian jewelry. Imagine intricately formed, ornate gold adorned with the most stunningly brilliant gemstones, pearls and diamonds. There are actually three major classifications of traditional Indian jewelry. There’s bridal jewelry, spiritual jewelry and, last but not least, temple jewelry. The origins of temple jewelry can be traced back to South India in particular. From the ninth century until the sixteenth century, the region of South India was ruled by the Chola, Pandya and Krishnadeva Raya dynasties, who were all fine jewelry connoisseurs. Ruling for such a long period of time, temple jewelry became an intrinsic part of both religious and cultural tradition.

Paintings are one of the oldest forms of storytelling in the world. Pattachitra art is one of the oldest forms of art from Pattachitra – giving the artform its name. This art style was used to depict images of Hindu mythological stories and fascinating characters. You can spot Pattachitra art with its distinctive bold colors and Italian craftsmanship. If you want to add a unique piece of Indian art to your home, there is nothing better to choose than a Pattachitra painting. These paintings incorporate Indian customs, rituals, and values in a unique and beautiful way that celebrates the Hindu faith and religion. This traditional art has evolved to appear in clothing and accessories, becoming living art that you can incorporate into your everyday life.

Is there anything more beautiful than a pashmina shawl? No two styles are the same, with a spectrum of colors and infinite designs to choose from. Pashmina shawls take their name from Pashmina goats that reside high in the mountains of Nepal and across India and Tibet. The word ‘pashmina’ comes from ‘pashm’, meaning ‘inner layer of hair’. These scarves add a sense of luxury to your everyday life. While one human hair is 75 microns thick, normal cashmere is typically 20 microns. What makes pashmina cashmere so luxurious is that it is 12 microns thick, meaning it is 6 times finer than the typical human hair. It takes around three goats to produce enough hair for a pashmina shawl.

This gorgeous chic is styled with an agate stone crafted with an elegant leafy design around the silver sterling pendant. The stylish look of this jewel is unusual with the quintessential design. The striking look of this ornament is timeless. Give yourself this bewitching bauble filled with the powerful spark of this gemstone.   Agate is the magnificent stone that stabilizes and purifies the aura and it is also known as the stone of harmonizing and rebalancing spirit, body, and mind. This gemstone is excellent in transforming and eliminating negative energy and waves. This ravishing stone developing concentration, improves mental function, analytical capabilities, thoughts, and perception. Agate treats the uterus, eyes, and stomach to heal.

Laughing Buddha is one of the most popular feng shui cures used universally. It is symbolic of bringing good luck, happiness, and success. He was supposedly a Buddhist Zen Monk who lived in China and was popular by the name of Budai or Quieci or Hotei. He is easy to identify as he is always wearing a robe and a necklace of prayer beads, these beads are known as pearls of wisdom. He is bald and has a big fat stomach. It is said that if his stomach is rubbed daily, he would make sure that all the wishes of the person are granted. This sitting posture of Buddha is symbolic of happiness and wishfulness. His left hand is on his left knee and his right hand is in between his right leg and stomach. His cheerful face and ease are responsible for spreading joy and happiness all around. He often laughed wholeheartedly and was a jolly fellow hence he came to be known as ‘Laughing Buddha’. It is believed that he is luckiest if kept near the entrance facing the door.

Meet with this enchanting ornament that is fashioned with striking tiger stone. A presentation of a masterpiece with its elegance and grace, this pendant will surely amp up your style. Mark your day with the beauty of this chic that will flaunt the amiable style. Wear this stunning pendant anywhere with any outfit.  The tiger's eye stone is a gem with the ravishing golden yellow color band that is a powerful stone. This gemstone is carried as an amulet against ill-wishing or curses traditionally. the gem aid the wearer to release anxiety, stress, and fear and helps balance and harmony.  The tiger's eye stone helps the owner with the decisions in his life with understanding and perception and clear by the sentiments.

There is more to the adorable laughing Buddha than meets the eye. His face bursts forth with the mirth of enlightenment. His rucksack contains the bare essentials of a Bodhisattva, which is not much, but He is supremely content. A string of prayer beads graces His ample neck. The laughing Buddha, who lived in Zhejiang during the rule of Later Liang, was reputed to be a Buddha of benevolent character and great with children. His iconography holds great significance in Vastu Shastra (get in touch with a Vastu expert regarding where to place this gem of a Buddha in your space), given His folkloric manifestation of abundance and contentment.

A jewel that has its own beauty to tell! Rose quartz range from rose-red to pale pink with a cloudy texture and the same can be well observed in this pear-cut stone pendant. Although the design and style are very basic, this simplicity is the key factor for enhancing the elegance of this rose quartz pendant. The sterling silver frame attached around the circumference induces a contrasting shine to the dull hue of this rose quartz gemstone. The stylized hook at the top is the chain supporter that helps the pendant easily hang on any chain of your choice.
You can pair up this beauteous jewel with any of your sober attires like a sari, suit, or any other western or Indo-western outfits to have their best use. Rose quartz not only escalates your beauty and personality, but it also emits strong vibes of love and compassion, hence also called the stone of universal love. Purchase this pendant and spread love and beauty within and around.  

Budai was a historical Chinese monk who was introduced to the popular name, Laughing Buddha because of his jolly nature, always smiling face and fat belly. It is strongly believed that he is oozing good luck and great fortune and because of his benevolent nature; he came to be regarded as an incarnation of the Boddhisattvas who will be Maitreya (future Buddha). He is available in various postures and each posture holds a significant meaning. With happy eyes and a carefree and charming face, a Laughing Buddha can be an immediate mood lifter and can also take away stress and financial worries. The sculpture shown here is carved in wood in a realistic posture in a blend of red, yellow, gold, and wine shade. Laughing Buddha holds a great significance in feng shui; he stands erect with his hands up and palms facing upward holding a lotus carved bowl and an ingot (ball) in each open palm symbolizing abundance and prosperity. It is said that if you rub his oversized belly, you can be an achiever of good luck. He is garbed in a multi-shaded robe, scored gracefully in a plethora of stylized floral patterns; his robe falls beautifully on his legs from the front in a flower petal style. Entire body is beautifully decorated with large floral golden patches accentuating the elegant and divine carving. To beautify his work, the sculptor has chosen to ornament this sculpture in alluring jewels of Buddha's faces- two beaded necklaces having laughing Buddha pendant, robe ornamented with similar kinds of Buddha beads, earrings styled in bearded Buddha heads which complement with the similar heads decorated at the back of his robe along with two semicircular vines loaded with fruits and leaves. The sculptor’s professional skills and laborious time is enlightened by the way he has highlighted each and every aspect of Buddha’s iconography and the realistic look of his smile.

In South Indian culture, lamps are very much popular and that’s why it involves a huge variety of lamps out of which ‘Urli’ is considered to be an auspicious holy lamp. This is a royal and rich looking ‘Urli Lamp’ with decorative bells along with beautiful peacocks adorned around it. The use of depiction of creatures like peacocks represents the power of brightness and importance of the environment around us as it is also a way of representing the heritage of our nature along with such an amazing assembled craft. Urli is a great invention of India and it also spreads happiness and joy among the siblings of the house. In festivals such as Diwali, Kartik Maas, Dhanteras, and Gurunanak Jayanti, Urli is used in decoration on the floors along with the colorful rangolis which brings out a vibrant look. This Urli is very much spacious and thus it can be filled with a good amount of water and flower decoration. The small and little diyas around the spherical radius of this composition adds a highlight to this masterpiece.

Tantalizing and amiable, this ravishing pendant styled with onyx gemstone delicately will give mesmerizing vibes. The pendant is filled with the black charm and the spiritual properties of this stone. The beauty and elegance of this chic will incite your neckline with its ethereal design. The black onyx stone is best known for its protective properties. The purpose of this luscious black stone is to aid stop the depletion of energy of the wearer by transforming and assimilating negative energy at the same time. The black onyx gemstone is grounding and protective and due to its black color, it merges each hue of the spectrum. The black color help with assistance and in communicative skills like adaptability and communication.  

This stunning designer pendant is styled with cubic zirconia stone makes a fashion statement. The dazzling necklace pendant is a mark of beauty with its bewitching look that will look enticing on you. The deep historical meaning of the precious cubic zirconia stone will enhance the value of this pendant. Cubic zirconia stone escalates clarity that eliminates the ego and, promotes the focus.  This stone is also known as the stone of practicality. It is also used to exclude illusion and remove selfishness.  

Bhagwan Shri Parshuram is the ansh avatar of Supreme Personality of Godhead ‘Shri Vishnu’. He was incarnated on earth to fight against ‘Adharma’ and has performed huge tapasayas (Meditating on the Lotus feet of God while leaving all the comforts for a long time). By Varna, he is a Brahmin and has huge beards and shreds as we can see in the depiction. Here in the sculpture, we can see the characteristic features of Lord Parshuram. He is a devotee of Lord Shiva thus standing along with a shivlingam which shows his respect and faith in the lotus feet of Godhead Shiva. He carries an axe, holds a bow in his left arm with a quiver hanged on his left shoulder. As a tapasvi, he wears valkal vastra (unstitched simple clothes) and a round aureole behind his divine head shows him as a great spiritual practitioner.