Heritage or ethnic jewellery plays a vital role in inspiring the present-day designers. Ancient jewellery pieces like hathphools, maantikas, jadau, worked kadas, mangalsutras, kalgis (sarpech) and those heavy neckpieces are making a huge come back today. No doubt, the designs are transformed according to the recent trends.
Despite having access to the fashion trends around the world, many Indian women prefer to experiment with traditional options taking inspirations from celebrities like Sonam Kapoor, Deepika Padukone and Lara Dutta who had stylishly paired up different styles of traditional jewellery with their outfits in various occasions.
A specific flavour of ancestral gold jewellery prevails in every part of India. For instance, when you go to Jaipur, there has always been the jadau and kundan, which exists in particular hues and enamelling. Today these pieces are made contemporary so that they would go with something ethnic like a saree or a western gown. Similarly, for temple jewellery which is popular in South India, the motifs of mounds and domes have been evolved into oxidized gold jewellery in a contemporary format, making it ideal for small events like a pooja at home or a wedding.
Gold jewellery with mixed and matched and designs and bold pieces with retro-cum antique designs are also very hot this season. Bollywood inspired trends like pairing elaborate jhumkis with formal gowns, a kirpan style necklace with an evening ensemble, or traditional Indian jewellery with western outfits too are fast catching up as a style statement. Contemporary in this context means the ‘classic’ with a twist.
The festive seasons and events like weddings are the best time to dress up in ethnic apparel teamed with traditional jewellery. The best part about gold jewellery is that it goes well with every kind of attire. If the attire has yellow gold embroidery, then the traditional gold or jadau goes well with it. If the dress consists of silver ember then white gold or platinum compliments it well. If on the other hand, the outfit is western, then gold jewellery with fusion designs also holds great.
Transformation of traditional designs has happened not only in terms of design but also in the weight range. Old designs in lightweight are affordable, comfortable to wear and therefore are very much in demand. Here comes the need for customized jewellery. Customised jewellery has the benefit of complimenting both your tastes as well as budget.
Whatever are the demands of contemporary Indian women, jewellery inspired by Indian culture and traditions will always be in fashion.
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