Mughal court goldsmiths set ornaments and luxury artefacts with precious stones using pure gold, or 'kundan', a historic Indian process. For the first time, they added enamel to the back or inner surfaces of ornaments thereby adding hidden interest that only the owner or wearer knew about. Enamelling was previously unknown in the subcontinent and was probably introduced from Persia.
The graceful whirls of finely embroidered flowers look as though they’re floating jewels, their tiny blooms creating a starburst of jewel toned color. The 100% cashmere shawl was handcrafted and hand woven by master artisans in Kashmir—as a fellow artist, the fine craftsmanship appeals to you. The Bijoux Kundan Mughal Shawl resonated with you at once, its whimsical beauty a perfect image of the ethereal feeling you strive to create with your poems. Your shawl is on your shoulders, you’re ready to shine.
One-of-a-Kind Shawl in the world You fancy yourself a history buff, and your fascination with tapestries and textiles has led you to explore some of the world’s most amazing castles, museums and palaces. You’ve seen some magnificent embroidery in your time, but when you lay eyes on The Kohinoor Shawl,...
One-of-a-Kind Shawl in the world You fancy yourself a history buff, and your fascination with tapestries and textiles has led you to explore some of the world’s most amazing castles, museums and palaces. You’ve seen some magnificent embroidery in your time, but when you lay eyes on The Jewels of...