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Thursday, 9th December 2004 (5604 views)

An innovative Indian jeweller has released another experimental collection - thokai naksha.<br/><br/>Gold Factory has created a number of lightweight ornaments which use 22 carat gold.<br/><br/>The items are reasonably priced though, since the gold is used in thin sheets.<br/><br/>Brinda Ganguly Sarkar, owner of the Rashbehari Avenue store, who has conceptualised the new line told the Telegraph India: "The speciality of the style is that it uses a thin plate of gold on which artisans carve the designs."<br/><br/>Among the items available is a detailed, carved pendant made with semi precious stones.<br/><br/>Items are priced between Rs 2,500 and Rs 10,000 and also include matching earrings and tassels shaped like leaves, fish, the sun and other shapes.<img src="http://directnews.dehavilland.co.uk/dn.gif?feedid=196&itemid=7276118"/>

 

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