Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Jewellery Places

Feast your eyes on the exquisite designs and style in gold, silver and platinum, distinct and different in every region.. The north boasts of enameled Meenakshi or studded Kundan reminiscent of the Mughal an rajput era while south India has gold designs inspired from nature. Chunky silver from Gujrat lends a contemporary look while the filigree work from Orissa is delicate. Certain gems, known for their healing powers, are also available here.

Every Indian city is known for its shopping experience. Delhi has its designer boutiques while Mumbai promises a shop-till-you- drop time. Hyderabad has its pearls, Chennai its ‘Madras checks’ and software capital Bangalore is famous for its silks. Varanasi, agra, Kolkata, Ahemdabad, Jaipur – all offer their distinct wares. Plus all of tehm today stock major international brands like Reebok, Benetton, Raybon, addidas, Swatch and many others.