Indian Crafts Reimagined by designers’ GeNext!

GJEPC announces the Artisan Awards 2025 Winners! : Update 3 

In the well organised exclusive event, the GJEPC celebrated the finest expressions of Indian craftsmanship under this year’s theme, Indian Crafts Reimagined, which received over 630 entries. The viewing gallery of the 20 finalists from the 8th Artisan Awards, was open at JWCC.  

The showcased designs blended heritage crafts with innovation, celebrating ancient traditions while ensuring their modern relevance. Here are the winners who Reimagined our Indian Crafts!  

1: The Winner: Malvika Vadsak 

Manufacturer: Walking Tree Ventures.

Design Name:  Namah.  

These 22-karat yellow gold earrings feature a striking rough diamond chip at their centre, encircled by a halo of pave-set round brilliant-cut diamonds. The motif is further adorned with intricately carved coral beads, each capped with a round diamond. The rudraksha seeds are accentuated with black onyx, while select elements are gracefully caged in twisted wire. Sacred motifs of coral and rudraksha offer protection and spiritual enhancement.

2: First Runner-Up: Anvinda RP

Manufacturer: Vummidi Bangaru Jewellers

Design Name:  Louvers,  

Louvers, The Window to History: Taking design cues from the Louvers jewellery representing the Konyak and Naga ethnic tribes of Nagaland, these modern, slender earrings in 18-karat gold celebrate the coming together of organic materials, reflecting ancestral traditions.  

The intricate jaali (lattice) technique, inlaid on the quill, invites viewers to explore a tapestry of history, while the portrait cut frames offer a rich narrative of craftsmanship and heritage. Adorned with diamonds, onyx, and vivid green and pink plique-à-jour enamel, these versatile earrings embody timeless artistry and can be worn in two ways—with or without the elegant long drops.

3: Second Runner-Up: Priyanshi Gagnani

Manufacturer: Mani Jewel

Design Name: Majolica Blue

  

The ear cuffs in antique gold finish take design cues from the famous blue pottery of Rajasthan. The central diamond flower enhanced with antique gold border, flares outwards with curvaceous petals evoking the feel of blue pottery with blue and white meenakari. Each petal is interspersed with a round blue bead signifying a bud.

4: Jury Choice Award: Vijay Indulkar

Manufacturer: Walking Tree Ventures

Design Name: Neel Virasat  

Neel Virasat: The navette-shaped 18-karat yellow gold ring draws inspiration from Jaipur’s City Palace, capturing its iconic indigo hues, latticed windows, and arches. This statement piece blends rich lapis blues with the shimmer of a midnight sky, reflecting the palace’s depth and charm. Uniquely, meenakari adorns the base, featuring white enamel granules topped with diamonds. A contemporary wirework base adds a modern touch, making this ring a timeless heirloom.

5: Jury Choice Award: Bhavesh Soni

Manufacturer: Manoj Ornaments Pvt. Ltd.

Design Name: Celestial Symphony  

Resembling the traditional kasu mala, this modern-day Hasli features nine orbs representing the navgraha—the nine planets—depicted through gemstone colours: ruby, emerald, blue sapphire, pearl, yellow sapphire, diamond, coral, hessonite, garnet, and cat’s eye. Each orb features intricate Thewa art, combining 22-karat gold work on glass, topped with a gemstone of matching colour. The reverse side of the necklace is adorned with  laser-engraved vahanas (vehicles) of the nine planets, adding a symbolic dimension. The orbs gracefully suspend from a sleek oval flat omega chain, secured with an oval box clasp.

Special Recognition Awards: 

1) The Global Indian Jewellery Designer Award - Ankit Mehta, Founder and diamond and jewellery business entrepreneur of the high-end brand Aneka.  

Aneka, originally known as Her Story, is a distinguished fine and high jewellery maison. Known for its unique approach to creating collections that are modern and designed around strong narratives that resonate with the young generation across the globe.  With a global team based in Mumbai and Paris, and a broader network in Geneva, Milan, and New York, the brand brings together the best of both worlds in its creations

2) The Design Excellence Award - Sajil Shah, Owner & Creative Head of Sajjante  

Sajil Shah, the Mumbai-based jewellery designer and owner of Sajjante, is a master craftsman known for its offbeat design sensibilities while using traditional techniques that highlight his extraordinary command over artistry. Never one to shy away from experimenting, his one-off pieces, set with diamonds and gemstones, are a rarity and bear a stamp of strong individuality. 

3) The Design Excellence in Retail (Independent Store) - Biren Vaidya, Managing Director of The House of Rose.  

House of Rose, founded in 1981, the House of Rose is one of India’s foremost luxury jewellery brands. Known for its exquisite craftsmanship, the brand amalgamates the rich design heritage of the East with the innovation of the West. Catering to a discerning clientele for nearly four decades, Rose has redefined the concept of luxury with the opening of its grand atelier in Fort, Mumbai, setting a new standard for refined elegance in the world of high jewellery.

4) The Design Excellence in Manufacturing Award - Binoy Shah, the House of BNM. 

 

The House of BNM is synonymous with world-class manufacturing excellence and exceptional client service worldwide. The company has a state-of-the-art manufacturing unit supported by over 800 skilled employees. This enables the brand to effectively cater to both domestic and global markets, including the UAE, Europe, the USA, among others.