Temple Jewellery Collection at Taj Deccan, Hyderabad

'TEMPLE' The Shrine of Enchanting Jewellery inspired by the Ancient Temples of India

Hyderabad April 3, 2013: Generation after generation, Indians have held a stout reverence and strong devotion to holy shrines and mythic destinations. Inspired by the traditional work of arts, Art Karat has launched its latest collection in the name of 'Temple Collection'. Certainly one of the most beautiful jewellery collections you will ever see from the magnificent jewellery design housewhich is an eternal compilation of celestial jewellery in order to instil an awareness of the cultural traditions for the new generation. Temple Collection on display from Wednesday 03rd April to Sunday 07th April 2013 at Hotel Taj Deccan(Pavilion Hall), Hyderabad-500034

The Temple collection is inspired by the motifs on the divine sculptures at the temples of Khujuraho, Konark, Tirupati and Tanjour where idols were ornamented with chunky necklaces strung in Rudraksh and Tulsi or crafted with intricate filigree. A journey that began over a year ago when the designers behind Art Karat, Asha and SaketModi traveled to the far corners of India to pick elements, motifs and stones to be used in the Temple collection.

The collection embraces embossed gold jewellery blended with pearls and Kundan in an impeccable style.Asha also commissioned various artists to create paintings that were later integrated with precious stones set as temples on the neckline. Many precious stones such as rubies and emeralds were carved into gorgeous god figures adorned with a shringaar of pearls and other elements such as kundan and filigree. It is amazing to see how Art Karat has mixed size with elegance. It is seldom that such beautiful jewellery can be seen in person, as most of it is now only parts of museums or coffee table books.

Traditionally temple jewellery is associated withdancers, also known as Devadasis, worn to please the Gods while dancing. As time passed temple jewelry transcended into bridal wear. Asha Kama! Mod, the designer behind Art Karat known for revolutionizing the Indian woman's definition of ornamentation has given temple jewelry a beautiful twist with a play of vibrant colours mired with magnificent designs and ingenious stringing. The jewelry is ingeniously hand crafted by matter craftsmen, made on silver, plated with 22k gold and studded with authentic gem swots such ft, rubies, sapphire, coral, pearls strung with a great mix of rudraksh and tulsi Many celebrities, film stars, politicians, and artists including Rekha, Madhuri Dixit, AishwaryaRai, Tina Ambani, Cherry Blaire and Alicia Keys have adorned Asha's designs. Asha has also done some fabulous pieces for Royalty including Princess Diana, Queen Rania of Jordan, ShekhaShamma Crown Princess of UAE and Maharani Gayatri Devi Jaipur.

The collection includes a beautiful range of necklaces, long earrings, bracelets, bajubandhs, tikas, rings and pins. More than 700 designs have been created for this collection and the entire range is priced between Rs. 2000 to Rs. 150000, with soaring gold prices it is a steal for jewellery collectors.

Art Karat has already exhibited its Temple collection across the United States, UK, Singapore and Australia. With an over whelming response abroad, they now plan to showcase this range across India in their showrooms and exhibitions. The mesmerizing jewellery collection will continue to be on display till 07th April 2013.