The Art of Handcrafted Temple Jewellery
Go behind the scenes with our karigars to see how a temple necklace is shaped, set and finished by hand.
Temple jewellery was once crafted exclusively to adorn deities in South Indian temples. Today, the same centuries-old techniques live on in the hands of our master artisans.
From Wax to Gold
Every motif — from Goddess Lakshmi to peacocks and lotus petals — begins as a hand-carved design. Each element is cast, chased and soldered piece by piece.
Setting the Kemp Stones
Rubies, emeralds and kemp stones are set one at a time, then bordered with tiny gold beads called "gundu" that give temple jewellery its signature texture.
The Antique Finish
A final oxidised wash softens the shine into the warm, aged glow that makes each piece look like a treasured heirloom from the very first day.
“A single temple necklace can take up to 25 days and the patience of three generations of skill.”
When you wear temple jewellery, you are wearing a living tradition — and the story of the hands that made it.