Download or read book Traditional Jewelry of India written by Oppi Untracht and published by Abrams. This book was released on 1997-02 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Far more than merely a display of wealth and taste, jewelry is an integral element in the lives of the people of India. Drawing on more than 35 years of collecting and research, Untracht surveys the major Indian jewelry forms and techniques, exploring Indian jewelry as both an ongoing aesthetic spanning 5,000 years and a highly significant form of cultural expression. 870 illustrations, 220 in color.