As a child, I was told that cowrie shells held magical powers. Gypsies (that soothsayers) and astrologers could use them to learn the past and future. It was not something that you wore or handled without thought. However, during my days as a content writer, I came to know that cowrie shells were used to ward…
One category of ornament that I rarely write about is nosepins. Why? Getting pierced for nose ornaments can often be a very tricky job. Some love the end results, some end up detesting the look all the more. While you can wear press nosepins without getting your nose pierced, piercing is the way to go…
Last May, I organised a workshop for artisans who work with wood and leather . We made both big and little wood components that could be used as pendants or focals. Enthusiastic about the way they turned out, I posted on Instagram about a wooden jewellery collection for which I got a lot of enquiries.…
Have you ever had a month, week, or atleast a day where you felt that nothing was going your way? One where you feel that you cannot catch a break? Well, if you have never felt that way then you are not human. In life small things like a disagreement with a family member, your…
Going through my Instagram feed, I realised that there were several pieces of Riti jewellery that I had failed to showcase on the blog. I had originally planned to write about them as a sort of roundup at the end of the year. But as with many things in life, plans change and they got…
During a routine media scan of Fashion trends, I came across Marni and their stunning statement metal leaf necklace. I was unaware of the label before last season and was pleasantly surprised by how many “On trend” elements Marni had as a part of their Spring 19 RTW (Ready to wear) collection. I love leafy…