Final Hathphul

This is the final piece for my B Tech exhibition. Ive used the motifs which I've used for my previous hathphuls as a combination to create these flower elements. Really glad with the way it has turned out.

Piercing

Just finished with the piercing for my hathphul...what a relief! I decided to use peridots, smokey quarts and citrine in this piece...I'm loving the colours.

Hathphul

Ive been working towards making a hathphul which is similar to the traditional version...the ring and bracelet attached to each other by a medallion and chains. Ive used elements from my previous pieces to come up with this design.

Lotus

This is my lotus hathphul. The pattern was derived from the rice grain element which is used in traditional Indian jewellery and the form is inspired by a lotus flower. Haven't set the stone yet, but I'm probably setting a garnet in this one.

Mystic hathphul

This is my latest hathphul...really happy with the way it turned out. What do you think?

Arsi

I got my arsi bright cut as well...this is my favourite. This ring has more surface area which caused the pattern to be more visible. Love it!

All that glitters...

Even though i am really happy with my Hathphuls, i decided to get them bright-cut. I felt as though they lacked something and bright cutting seem like the way to go...

Bright-cut refers to a decorative engraving technique used on metal objects. The decorative designs are created by making a series of short cuts into the metal, using a polished engraving tool that causes the exposed surfaces to reflect light and give an impression of brightness.

I'm quite happy with the result, feels as if my hathphuls have matured.

“My mystic phul”

Got this really beautiful mystic topaz which I intend to use for my next piece...love the fact that it reflects warm colours...fits in perfectly with my “Indian theme”

...Full blown blossoms

I’ve used elements found in traditional bridal jewellery to create these Hathphuls. The "smokey quartz phul" was inspired by the leaf from a Banyan tree and the "my peridot phul" was inspired by the Tamil Aum sign.

Hathphul

This is a picture of my cousins Hathphul which she wore at her wedding in Sept 2010.

The word “Hathphul” translates directly to “Flower for the Hand” this specific ornament is worn by an Indian bride for the purpose of adornment. “the ornament literally bridges the gap between bracelet and finger rings with delicate gold chains” (Krishnan- 1999).

My intention is to use the idea of the Hathphul to create my own range of “flowers for the hand”.

Hathphul

The word “Hathphul” translates directly to “Flower for the Hand” this specific ornament is worn by an Indian bride for the purpose of adornment. “the ornament literally bridges the gap between bracelet and finger rings with delicate gold chains” (Krishnan- 1999).

My intention is to use the idea of the Hathphul to create my own range of “flowers for the hand”.

Display Two

This is what my 2ND display looks like(KZNSA)...What do you think?

Flower necklace

My Neck piece turned out pretty well, I think it looks very fresh, something that I haven't done before. ..I've added some colour to the flowers, just like I did with my flower bangle.

Design Ideas

For the next two weeks at the KZNSA, I want to display my flower bangle...So I designed a piece to go with it. This is the sketch of the neck piece that I plan to make.

Flower bangle

I finally added some colour to a piece of my jewellery...I'm happy with the result. Decided to stick to the “Indian colours”...orange and red.

Exhibition poster

I'm so excited about the poster for the exhibition which is displayed at the KZNSA gallery...A picture of my pierced earring was used. It looks really great!
What do you think?

Display One

I decided to use existing pieces of jewellery for my first two weeks at the KZNSA Gallery. As a group, the B Tech students decided to add an A5 sheet of paper which has the details of the piece of jewellery as well as that of the designer to the display...this added a common link to the entire exhibition.

My Display

I decided to use existing pieces of jewelleryfor my first two weeks at the KZNSA Gallery. As a group, the B Tech students decided to add an A5 sheet of paper which has the details of the piece of jewellery as well as that of the designer to the display...this added a common link to the entire exibition.

KZNSA

During our break 4 month break, the Jewellery design B Tech students were given a chance to exhibit our work at the KZNSA Gallery. The intention is for us to keep busy instead of going into complete hibernation. We are expected to update our displays every two weeks or so...
This is an article from a Sunday newspaper magazine (Sunday Tribune,13 June 2010) that shed some light on the intention of the exhibition.

Ceramics

With the closure of City Campus came much stress for the B Tech students. We were forced to move our fort to the ML Sultan campus...Yes, it is horrible. But on the bright side we have half a workshop.

I've been trying my hand at pottery, for a beginner like me the results were very pleasing. I made a vase which I intend using as a buff stick holder and I made a flower pot...think I might plant a chili tree.