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History of Temple Jewellery
The art of making temple jewellery originated around Nagarcoil in Tamil Nadu and was initiated by the Chola kings to adorn the deities of the South Indian temples. Pure Gold and Silver along with precious stones like ruby, emerald, and diamonds were used to craft ornaments for the idols. These ornaments were inspired by the rich architecture of the temples. The motifs of the temple like its pillars, arches, gopurams, even the gods and goddesses were replicated into jewellery hence the name temple jewellery.
Making of Temple Jewellery
The jewellery was made using a particular technique and called it Arakku (red wax) jewellery. The Arakku is admired for its beauty, wonderful artistry and unmatched craftsmanship. Around the 12th century, to make this jewellery more affordable a new technique called “Kemp Jewellery” came into being. Kempai means red in Kannada and Telugu. Glass was coloured naturally, cut and set with molten arakku into the base design of Kemp Jewellery.
Kalasha Jewellery:K-GNK-3-0279
Inspired from the Rich South Indian Temple jewellery, this royal choker is a perfect take on mixing a traditional technique with a modern-day silhouette. This magnificent choker is beautifully crafted in 22kt gold and studded with Polkis, Emeralds, Rubies and Pearls.