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Jewellery by empowering karigars

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P Mangatram Jewellers Preserves the heritage of handcraft Karigars are the souls of enterprise! Gold jewellery featuring contemporary form and traditional elements have been a significant adornment of woman since ages. India is not only the largest consumer of the yellow metal but also a leading exporter of handcrafted jewelry to the world. And it is here that India’s artisans or karigars (Artisans) have played a dominant role in preserving these rich traditional crafts. It is their skills and expertise in turning out intricate designs into handcrafted jewelry that has won us enviable reputation across the globe. While these beautiful embellishments signify wonderful moments in people’s lives there is also a dark tale lurking behind this glittering metal. India’s oldest art form of handmade jewellery is in grave danger as the industry is slowly losing its hands! As we delve further into the nuances of this trade we understand that most of these artisans follow con...