Quilling Art - Jewelry Making from India

Description

Learners will use the quilling technique to make the traditional Indian earrings called "Jhumki."

There are many unique and exquisite kinds of Indian jewelry available, and the Jhumki in particular represent the timeless beauty and elegance of Indian women. The Jhumki have been worn by Indian women for centuries. These bell-shaped hangings look decorative and can harmonize with any occasion. Traditionally, Jhumki are made of either gold or silver, and then decorated with diamonds and other precious stones. 

Although everything through time becomes modernized and simplified, the value and love for tradition has endured among Indian women. The "quilling" Jhumki is a result of the modern woman deciding to give it a slightly different touch. This method uses various techniques to make the Jhumki simple, light-weight and modern-looking, while retaining its traditional essence.

Over the past decade, the art of quilling has gained prominence in India owing to the pliability of the material used, ease of learning and inexpensive nature of the materials involved. Although the quilling technique has been widely used for making dolls, home decors and other art works, it is also popularly used for making light weight jewelry. Indian women have a distinctive taste in making jewelry and use this technique to match their attire for various occasions, particularly weddings and most traditional functions.

I am excited to meet you and show you how to use the quilling technique to make you own Jkumki!

Please Note: This Workshop is recommended for children 12+ as it requires a certain level of dexterity.