Kundan
work involved setting costly gemstones with pure gold foil between the stones
and the mount. This is supposed to be the earliest forms of jewellery adornment
in the royal courts of Rajasthan and Gujarat. This was a popular art during
Mughal times. Kundan means highly refined gold, i.e. refined and pure molten
gold is used. Kundan jewellery is created by setting carefully shaped, cut and
polished multicoloured gemstones into an exquisitely designed pure gold or faux
metal base. There are six stages in the process.
The
lovely wedding cream and yellow art georgette Banarasi work saree has zari
worked mango buttis all over. There are zardosi and kundan worked blue and red
patch borders all along. The pallu is a magnificent zardosi worked patch
border. This exquisite creation is well suited for weddings and parties.The
scintillating Sindhuri maroon art
georgette saree has maroon block prints all over. Kundan work and chamki workbuttis are along a green Banarasi border with zardosi worked patch border
either side. The elegant pallu has a banrasi patch work border. This marvellous
piece is suitable for weddings and parties.The
fantastic party wear pink and green chiffon work sarees has zari work with
peacock buttis all over. This contain zardosi and kudan work. The kudan work
with rajasthani embroidery suits the person very well.
It flourished under royal
patronage during the Mughal era. Over
the years, the Kundan jewellery of the courts was successfully copied in silver
in Rajasthan, Bihar and the Punjab and became popular with the common man. It
remains an integral part of the traditional bridal wedding trousseau.
Traditional settings, including the thappa and ras rawa, are experiencing a
revival. Most recently, in the 2008 epic film, Jodhaa Akbar, the
lead character portrayed by Aishwarya Rai was extensively shown wearing Kundan jewellery, highlighting
its influence among Rajasthani royalty.In 2006, "American
Diamond" and Kundan jewellery contributed the largest share of both market
value and volume (73 per cent) in the Indian jewellery market.The word Kundan means
highly refined gold, and a highly refined and pure form of molten gold is used.
Kundan jewellery is created
by setting carefully shaped, cut and polished multicoloured gemstones into an
exquisitely designed pure gold or faux metal base. The elaborate process
begins with the skeletal framework called Ghaat. Thereafter, the Paadh procedure takes place, during which wax is poured
onto the framework and moulded according to the design. Following this is the Khudai process, when the stones
or uncut gems are fit into the framework. Meenakari then involves enameling to define the design
details. Next, the Pakai process
involves gold foils that hold the gems onto the framework; these are soldered.
Finally, the gems are polished using the Chillai process.
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