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Amritsar's
studded traditional jewellery has a glitter by
Ravinder Singh Robin Amritsar:
Punjab has traditionally been a paradise for those who love traditional jewellery,
gold, platinum and silver items studded with precious stones. However, Amritsar
city, known for its Golden Temple, also produces a fascinating variety of traditional
and latest designs in studded jewellery. Traditional gold ornaments encrusted
with precious stones are the pride of Amritsar. Most of the craftsmen here are
the natives of Amritsar. It takes them many days to prepare a studded necklace
with various precious stone and give it the final shape. According to Surinder
Singh, a studded jewellery manufacturer, it' been his ancestral profession. The
clients of Suvinder Singh say: "He learnt it all from his father. Many skilled
labourers were involved in manufacturing the studded jewellery and everyone is
well paid, as the work requires speciality of the Amritsar artisans." Especially,
the work of artisans of Guru Bazaar is not only appreciated by the domestic customers
but also by foreigners who throng the bazaar for shopping. "The gorgeous ornaments
studded with precious and semi precious stones are also manufactured as per the
specification of the customers. Even if you find any Sheikh's wife wearing studded
jewellery, I bet that must be manufactured in Amritsar, Shanker claimed. Most
of the old jewellers in the Guru Bazaar possess a big variety of jewellery for
all occasions and especially for weddings. Over 50,000 families have been traditionally
engaged in manufacturing gold jewellery. "I came here to buy traditional Amritsari
jewellery as my brother got engaged so we decided to buy studded jewellery for
his wife. Moreover, it is available in good designs, a good collection, and excellent
variety," said Dr. Darpan. Dr. Sushma, another customer, said that the attractive
jewellery items of Amritsar traditional jewellery were tempting all ladies. Due
to its multicolor and royal look it suits all type of clothes, she added. Jewellers
feel that if the State government takes some steps to encourage the industry it
would help it to create a market for itself worldwide. -August
11, 2009 Go
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