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Temple jewellery continues to be a timeless favourite

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  Cultural influence extends seamlessly into India’s festive traditions Recently, Dilip Dassani, Partner at Dassani Brothers, wrote about the Trends in Festive Jewellery! He ink down that, in a culturally rich and diverse country like India, where food, language, attire, and traditions vary every few hundred kilometres, cultural preferences profoundly influence people's choices.  While certain styles transcend regional boundaries and become universally admired, many jewellery designs remain deeply tied to the heritage of specific areas. For instance, the Mughal and Rajput reigns in North India gifted us the intricate art of polki, kundan, jadau, and meenakari, making these styles particularly beloved in the North.  Conversely, the Chola and Pallava dynasties of South India, celebrated for their devotion and grand temples, left a legacy of temple jewellery that continues to be a timeless favourite. This cultural influence extends seamlessly into India’s festive traditions....