Jewellery by Priya

Recently this week I attended a photography workshop with a professional fashion photographer to take images of my more statement pieces within the Blue Lotus collection.  I wanted the image to illustrate how the piece looks when work.  The final image taken and edited by myself is shown below.  The image is of my brooch.

After attending the Paraa Fashion show and being overwhelmed with the Benarasi prints, I decided to base my new collection on the decorative designs seen in sarees.  My new work is inspired by zari embroidery, specifically seen in  Kanchipuram silk sarees.  Kanchipuram sarees are made in India and the weavers use a type of thread made of fine gold or silver wire to create the intricate patterns.  The collection is still at the design stage and will be available later this year.

Zari pattern (CAD image)

On November 15th I worked alongside the Design & Technology department at West Hatch High School and a select group of Year 9 students to do a metal workshop based on the London Olympics.  The students were given two medal designs based on the Olympic logo and their school logo, and created medals using copper and enamel.

Finally my three new ranges; Star, Diamond and Laksmi, all part of the Blue Lotus collection is now complete.  The pieces are made using sterling silver and some contain semi-precious beads and can be seen at the Centrepiece Jewellery exhibition.

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On Thursday 24th November, my collections will be available to buy at the Paraa Fashion Show taking place in the evening at Christ Church, Spitalfields, London.

The event will  host 8 fashion designers from the UK, Bangladesh and India, all showcasing their work on the catwalk, and 8 other designer/makers exhibited their work in the majestic and historic setting.

Tickets can be bought in advance by clicking on the link PARAA FASHION SHOW or on the door.

For more information about the Paraa organisation and the ‘All Silk Yards of the Benarasi‘ events taking place, please visit their website.

One of the outfits on the catwalk

I will be selling pieces from my Blue Lotus and my new collection, which I am currently working on, at the Centrepiece exhibition in Birmingham’s Symphony Hall.  The exhibition runs from 12pm 16th November to 23rd December, and showcases work from 32 contemporary jewellery designer/makers.

On 19th November, Centrepiece are offering visitors 10% off their purchases, to celebrate the opening of their 14th selling exhibition.  To receive the 10% discount print off the voucher on the link below.

Print VOUCHER here