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Saturday 5 October 2013

Lasting Impressions

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Monday 10 June 2013

Stranding: New Addition to JillMill

Stranding

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A jewelry design brand since February 2007. Stranding is an enterprise idea of 3 talented designers that formed while working at one of the high end Jewelry stop-shops. The desire to combine creativity with skillful work of artisans offers timeless pieces of jewelry suitable for many occasions.
They present variety with chunky, unusual, beautiful, traditional as well as quirky designs. Their focus is to bring high end looking jewelry easy on pocket!

Sunday 14 April 2013

JCollections from Janaki

Our very first designer connect - JCollections by Janaki Rao.


Stones Choker Set from Janaki Rao
Round Fantasy Blue Green Stones Set
Janaki, born and raised in India, immigrated to Toronto, Canada after her marriage. As a child, she was the tomboy in her class! After her marriage, heavily influenced by her girlfriends, cousins and relatives, she never misses any girly activity. A commoner in gathering, from small kitty parties to a 10 day wedding celebration; she is a brand model of her own make and is in constant popular demand for her designs and collections.


Classic Set with Green and Red Droplets from JCollections
Classic Set with Green and Red Droplets
Janaki visits India once a year. Her trip includes a visit to JCollections studio in south Delhi, run by her cousin sister. The studio is a small craft group for skilled artists belonging to Gujrat and Rajesthan. Janaki’s collections includes handpicked, in trend designs from the studio. Janaki shares profits with her studio back home and is interested to expand the center in Toronto, Canada someday.

Thursday 11 April 2013

Indian Bridal Jewelry & Trends!!



The most important event in every individual’s life is their Wedding Day. Every girl dreams of having the grandest wedding and jewelry forms a vital part of the overall attire of an Indian bride. Usually we see Indian brides wear jewelry sets that are made in gold, be it necklaces, bangles, anklets or earrings. But not many would like to be weighed down by heavy jewelry that cannot be worn often.


Now is the age of designer wear and costume jewelry and the modern bride makes certain that her jewelry must complement her outfit rather than just loading herself with heavy gold ornaments that often end up looking unappealing when teamed with a designer bridal wear. The traditional feel is of course present, but a lot of cross-culture fashion has seeped in.


The traditional style of wearing a heavy Choker set along with a big long necklace is no more. These days brides prefer a single necklace, be it a choker or a long necklace. Designers have started incorporating White gold, Platinum, and an array of different colored stones in their jewelry to be able to harmonize it with the bridal wear.
 
 





 
Traditional or contemporary, the focus however should remain in making the bride look elegant and beautiful.

Tuesday 2 April 2013

Bhopal Para.m.Para

Handicrafts by Amita Agrawal, from Bhopal Para.m.Para
Handicrafts by Amita Agrawal
Bhopal Para.m.Para promotes the handcrafted goods from rural India. Run by young and energetic Amita Agrawal and her team, Bhopal Para.m.Para defines the skills and strength of handicrafts from the Bagh region, west of Madhya Pradesh, India.
The local artisans have skillfully harmonized their techniques and craft knowledge with innovative designs to meet the demands of modern market.  Bhopal Para.m.Para in specific supports the women artist community in the region by providing modern tools, exposure to current trends and promoting their handicrafts in various national and international fairs and exhibitions. It aims to provide these women their due profits, self-confidence, and dignity.  Through JillMill’s online channel, Bhopal Para.m.Para will share its profits back with the community so the art stays invested.
Bhopal Para.m.Para wishes you happy shopping and hopes that these hand crafted, ethnic products will add charm to your home and your style.  Please feel free to let them know your interests, likings and recommendations so they help you with the needful. Amita Agrawal from Bhopal Para.m.para can be reached at Bhopal -dot- para -dot- m -dot- para -at- gmail -dot- com.

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