by Suman Gupta
Jewellery Connoisseur Tanya Rastogi, known for creating elaborate story telling pieces, yet again brings an awe inspiring edition ‘Tafseel’ for Lala Jugal Kishore Jewellers. Tafseel explores the detailing that each handcrafted jewel brings with it and is a tribute to Indian artisans who have inherited designing techniques that have lived for centuries and are passed on from one generation to another.
Tanya Rastogi’s eternal romance with antiquity and passion to restore rare designs from the bygone era inspired her to create this unique range. Every single Tafseel piece is hand crafted with excellence and precision by karigars from across India and therefore each jewel brings a piece of Indian culture with it. The designs take inspiration from everything India’s heritage and culture represents which includes Rock Architecture, Mughal Palaces, Rajwadi Rajgharanas and much more.
The Tafseel collection has intricate designs carved on 18k and 22k gold, embellished with rare gems like Burmese rubies, Basra pearls, Columbian emeralds and Polki diamonds. Some pieces boast elaborate kundan karigari and meenakari with immaculate detailing a.k.a Tafseel, out in every piece of Jewellery. The collection also brings authentic Temple karigari from God’s own country and other southern states that came into existence during Chola Dynasty and lived through generations since. Tafseel brings with it statement haars, tetvas, chandbalis, champakalis and much more. It also brings unisex haars that a bridegroom can wear on his wedding and his bride can wear for the rest of her life.
Tafseel is a resemblance of the rich Indian heritage and is a must have for Jewellery aficionado who aspire to own a piece of authentic Indian artistry. Since beauty resides in the finest details, these pieces are a perfect choice for special occasions like festivals and big fat weddings where heritage embraces culture. Tafseel collection by Tanya Rastogi is exclusively available in Lala Jugal Kishore’s flagship store in Gole Market in Lucknow.
