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Kundan jewelry: a wardrobe must-have

8/10/2013

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Kundan jewelry is gorgeous. Full stop. No Indian marriage or major festival is complete without a kundan "set"- a heavy necklace with a pair of almost impossible-to-wear earrings. Too many of us have suffered through the pain of aching, angry earlobes, just to wear this show-stopper. 
But times have changed. While we Indian women appreciate the artistry of our rich heritage, it just isn't practical to wear these opulent, not to mention expensive, pieces. Kundan artisans caught onto this and adapted the classic art form into more wearable, smaller designs to suit modern sensibilities. Today's designs smaller and more affordable, since they're made in silver, with a gold polish. Precious stones like diamonds, emeralds and rubies are substituted with glass and semi-precious stones. 
Cultures need to adapt in order to survive, and kudos to these artisans for making kundan so wearable and easy on our purses! I love wearing my kundan earrings with jeans and a white shirt- that way, I'm in touch with my past, while being solidly rooted in the present. 
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    My mother and I founded Sanskriti Lifestyle, and I can't begin to express the learnings I've had from this venture that is so dear to our hearts. We believe strongly in creating beautiful, quality furniture and promoting Indian craftsmanship at every turn. In this blog, I'd love to share with our readers not just our experiences in this 25+ year journey, but also topics around furniture, home decor, artistry and Indian culture, things that resonate strongly with us. 

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