Handcrafted Indian Enamel Jewellery

by Rita Devi Sharma, M. Varadarajan

Handcrafted Indian Enamel Jewellery gives an informative account of the history of crafting enamels in India from the time of the Mughals to the present in an easy reader-friendly manner calculated to arouse the interest of the reader. The book traces the origin and development of Indian enamel jewellery, which is interwoven with legend, lore, history and culture. The many-hued metals, gems and enchanting enamels used as adornment and for decorative purposes are written about with deep insight discussing the techniques and styles found in India. The craft of Indian has been preserved for posterity in paintings, sculptures and books.

141 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 2004

Reviews

[Tara Turner]

The text is a little dry, but the photos are amazing.