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GJEPC held the 8 th Artisan Awards 2025, Graced by Princess of Jaipur   The much-anticipated 8 th Artisan Awards 2025 concluded on a grand note, with Princess Gauravi Kumari of Jaipur gracing the occasion as the esteemed chief guest. Known for her patronage of art and culture, Princess Gauravi presented the awards to the winners, lauding their ingenuity and dedication to preserving Indian craftsmanship and design. India is eyeing to attain the global design hub stature!   The 8th edition of The Artisan Awards, was hosted by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), powered by GIA, in association with World Gold Council. At the Artisan Awards, designers have challenged the designs, they have pushed & redefined design to a next level. Designers have upgraded jewellery design! The evening showcased 20 breathtaking designs that represented an interesting union of age-old skills and innovation, reinforcing India’s position as a global leader in jewell...

Rudraksha & Coral blending handcrafted design!   Recently, Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), powered by GIA, in association with World Gold Council, held the 8th Artisan Awards 2025, Graced by Princess of Jaipur. A Royal Salute to Indian Craftsmanship by Gauravi Kumari.  Gauravi Kumari honoured designer Malvika Vadsak, piece manufactured by Walking Tree Ventures- as the Winner of the Artisan Awards 2025. Talking to Nayan Jani, Editor-GJ Town India Malvika explained the motif. “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” Malvika expressed.    By explaining the grafted jewellery, Malvika said, “traditionally, artisans would bless such pieces by chanting mantras and placing them in temple...

A shift in jewellery towards wearable art: Awards Jury   The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council’s Artisan Design Jewellery Awards 2024 is scheduled. On the occasion, the jury of the 7th edition of The Artisan Awards 2024 expressed their view on curve-n-craft!   The esteemed jury comprised Alice Cicolini, renowned UK jewellery designer; Biren Vaidya, Managing Director, The Rose Group; Payal Singhal, Fashion Designer; Apoorva Deshingkar, GIA India - Senior Director of Education and Market Development; and Toktam Shekarriz, Dubai-based jewellery designer.   The technical jury comprised of Devinder Layal (Jewellery Artiste and educationist), Meenal Choksi (Head of Design, Moksh Fine Unseen Jewellery); Sushama Kalzunkar Sawant (PD & Merchandising Head, Dia Gold Creations); Janki Choksi (Founder, Janki Choksi Designs); Gunjan Sapra (COO & Head of Department, Jewellery Designs, International Institute of Gemology, and a GIA Instructor) to honour the best ...

This Year’s biggest Wearable Artworks & Crafts Design Fest   Come and fall in love with Design once again this Valentine’s Day! The Year’s biggest Wearable Artworks & Crafts Design Fest will be celebrated at The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council’s Artisan Design Jewellery Awards 2024 on 12-13 February at the Ice Factory, Ballard Estate in South Mumbai.   Among many design themes, Jewellery as Art will take centre-stage at the two-day event held on the eve of Valentine’s Day to celebrate people’s love and passion for art, design and jewellery. The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) is the apex body of trade in India, supported by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry.   The final judging round for the 7th edition of The Artisan Awards 2024, Powered by GIA, was held on 22nd January, 2024. Of the 20 captivating and well-finished jewellery pieces, the jury picked out 6 winners from the two unconventional themes of The Artisan Award...