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When Gold Blossoms
Indian Jewelry from the Susan L. Beningson Collection
Synopsis
Ornamental forms in India are echoed from the walls of temples to the jewellery that drapes bodies to the surfaces of the jewellery itself. Drawing on a private New York collection, the book presents around 100 pieces of Indian jewellery, most of it gold, and much of it jewelled. The focus of the collection is jewellery from the south of India, particularly women's jewellery and the jewellery of the gods. The objects are presented within their social contexts--19th- and early 20th-century photographs will show how types of objects were worn or used and by whom--and verses from poetry and the epics will suggest the rich semantic life of these jewels in Indian society.
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What Reviewers Are Saying
Antiques Magazine: "What a beautiful shiny, gleaming book to brighten up Christmas." "this lavishly illustrated book celebrates the breath-taking dazzle and awesome technical craftsmanship of Indian jewellery." "offers real insight into the role of ornamentation and its significance in Indian culture." "A fascinating look into a continent as seen through its ancient traditions of personal decoration."