IIJW –Mumbai 2013: Dhora and Rivaayat present collections

Two design labels – ‘Dhora’ by Aavriti R Jain and Siddharth Daspan and ‘Rivaayat’ by Meera Rohit, were brought together by Adorn India’s first luxury magazine by Spenta Multimedia, to showcase their expertise at the India International Jewellery Week 2013. Adorn is headed by Maneck Davar, Managing Director and editor of Adorn.

Dhora took to its unconventional bent in designs, with handmade jewellery and cotton creations in various forms and colours. Both designers have been promoting the expertise of local arts of India, as such their designs at IIJW had a blend of Avant Garde designs with traditional crafts. The show featured eight entries, with the gleaming metal turned into geometric forms for necklaces and hair ornaments. Crescent pendants, the cross with an idol carving in the centre, the long neckpiece with large beads, the gold pronged earrings and necklace set revealed the futuristic touch of the jewellery.

Rivaayat by Meera Rohit presented the ‘Jahaan Ara’ collection, inspired the beauty of the Mughal princess Shahzadi Jahan Ara Begum Sahib. Heirloom pieces foiled in 24 carat gold lent the aura of the Moghul period. Colours combined with gold, and the spark of silver created splendour. Jhumkas, Chandbalis, Jhoomers, kadas, kangans, maang tikkas and baju bands, necklaces, rings and other exquisitely designed jewellery made an impact on the ramp. Raani Haars with multiple intricate enamelled extensions, jhumkas with antique finish in gold and silver, the imposing maang tikka, beaded abstract design long necklace, the coral and gold carved entry for the neck, revealed the theme of the collection perfectly.