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A Resplendent Evening: Nita Mukesh Ambani’s Swadesh Launch Dazzles Mumbai
The cultural heart of Mumbai recently throbbed with unparalleled excitement as Nita Mukesh Ambani unveiled ‘Swadesh’ – a magnificent initiative dedicated to celebrating and promoting India’s rich artisanal heritage. The launch event was nothing short of spectacular, transforming the city into a vibrant tapestry of tradition, glamour, and artistic brilliance. This isn’t just a store; it’s a movement, a curated journey through India’s diverse crafts, textiles, and, as witnessed at the launch, breathtaking jewelry.
The Grand Unveiling: A Vision of Heritage
The Swadesh launch was held at a grand venue, meticulously designed to reflect the ethos of the initiative itself. Guests were transported into an immersive experience that showcased the depth and beauty of Indian craftsmanship. From the intricate floral arrangements to the traditional motifs adorning the décor, every detail spoke volumes about the commitment to preserving and presenting India’s artistic legacy. The air was thick with anticipation as attendees, from esteemed dignitaries to Bollywood’s brightest stars, gathered to witness this landmark occasion.
The Swadesh launch was an ode to Indian textiles, with Bollywood’s elite stepping out primarily in stunning sarees, lehengas, and ethnic fusion wear that celebrated the nation’s rich weaving and embroidery traditions. The fashion was deeply rooted in heritage, with classic silhouettes and rich fabrics taking center stage.
Nita Ambani
Peacock-Blue Banarasi Saree from Swadesh, a masterpiece woven using the historic Kadhua technique and delicate Meena motifs. Paired with a Manish Malhotra blouse.
Heirloom Kundan Polki: She accessorized with antique Kundan Polki earrings over a century old, a handcrafted Jadau bird ring from Swadesh, and her mother’s heritage ‘Haath Phool’ (hand ornament). The antique 100 year old kundan polki earings were from her personal collection.
Deepika Padukone
Handcrafted Patan Patola Saree by artisan Bhawar Singh, featuring a Patola double ikat silk, “reimagined through Anamika Khanna’s mulmul blooms.” A traditional yet contemporary look.
Statement Jhumkas/Earrings: Her look was typically minimalist yet impactful, likely featuring significant heritage gold and diamond/polki earrings to anchor the Patola. She wore an Apala by Sumit presenting the “Gaja Majesty” earrings — elephant-inspired symbols of power and prosperity. Handcrafted in silver and gold, they feature Victorian-style stones and rubies, blending vintage elegance with tribal artistry for a rich, heritage look.
Ananya Panday
Vibrant Orange Banarasi Brocade Saree by Swadesh (Manish Malhotra design), woven with parrot motifs and a rich zari border.
Minimalist & Youthful: Kept accessories largely minimal, letting the vibrant saree and its zari work shine, likely opting for simple studs or light heritage pieces. Jewellery: Falguni Mehta
Sonam Kapoor
She wore a Black Banarasi Saree by Swadesh, featuring a wide, ornate gold Zari border and delicate gold booti work. Styled with a high-neck blouse.
Heirloom-Style Gold/Kundan Sets: Known for her love of heritage jewelry, she likely chose intricate necklaces and earrings to match the rich Banarasi weave. Sonam Kapoor paired her look with a vintage kasumala from world, statement ear-climber jhumkis, and a pure gold clutch embellished with rose-cut diamonds and a striking central emerald from Rare Heritage and VANDA.
Genelia Deshmukh
Deep Red Sheer Saree with a textured finish, styled with loose curls and a festive feel.
Layered Pearl Necklace: Dazzled in a beautiful pearl necklace that perfectly complemented her crimson lips and the celebratory red of her saree.
Khushi Kapoor
In a Formal Brocade Co-ord Set (Blazer-style jacket and matching pants). Contemporary Diamond Studs: Her look leaned modern-formal, suggesting sleek, contemporary fine jewelry like small diamond hoops or studs to avoid overpowering the brocade fabric. With her ensemble she accessorised her century-old kundan polki earrings, a Swadesh jadau bird ring, and her mother’s treasured heritage haath phool.
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ZOYA Rewrites The Language Of High Jewellery, Inspired By India’s Spices As Keepers Of Memory, With Anoushka Shankar As Its Muse
ZOYA, the luxury jewellery atelier from the Tata Group, unveils Her Again,a new High Jewellery collection that reinterprets one of India’s most enduring cultural languages, its spices – through ZOYA’s distinctive design lens. Drawing from the rituals and memories that connect us to our past, the collection explores the intimate journey of a woman returning to herself. ZOYA brings this essential Indian craft story to life through gemstone mastery and a distinctive design language, in an alchemy of expressive colour, unusual stones and intricate craftsmanship. ZOYA transforms a familiar part of India’s cultural landscape into a distinctive expression of High Jewellery.
The golden warmth of turmeric, the deep red of mace, cardamom green and the richness of saffron and rose become passages into memory. Colour awakens the many facets within her: curious, playful, spontaneous, expressive and deeply feminine. Rubellite, emerald, Madeira Citrine, Orissa rose garnet, golden heliodor and yellow sapphire create an unexpected, saturated palette that echoes the colours of spice and memory. Set in intricate compositions and shaped through thousands of hours of craftsmanship, these natural gemstones reimagining familiar cultural references into High Jewellery.
The campaign finds a cultural voice in Internationally acclaimed sitarist and composer Anoushka Shankar. Having shaped a distinctive musical language across cultures and genres, she carries her Indian heritage into an evolving creative practice that is deeply personal and unmistakably her own.
Speaking about the collection, Anoushka Shankar said:
“What I love about ZOYA is the way it takes what we inherit and allows it to evolve through colour, gemstones and craft. I’ve always believed you can be deeply rooted in a culture and still speak to the world in a way that feels relevant, simply through the lens of your own experience. ZOYA captures that beautifully, creating pieces that feel timeless in spirit, yet fresh, inventive and entirely their own.”
Arun Narayan, Chief Executive Officer – Jewellery, Titan Company Limited said:
“India offers an extraordinary source of inspiration for jewellery design, from its rich cultural heritage and vibrant colours to the materials and craftsmanship that have shaped its visual language over centuries. At ZOYA, we see an opportunity to reinterpret these influences through a distinctive design lens, creating High Jewellery where meaning and emotional resonance are as integral as rarity and artistry.”
“Her Again reflects this approach, drawing from India’s richness and diversity while expressing it in a way that is contemporary, personal, and unmistakably our own. Anoushka Shankar embodies this vision through a creative journey that has continually found new and imaginative expressions of her Indian influences, bringing them to global audiences with authenticity and artistic depth.”
With Her Again, ZOYA brings a familiar sensory world into a new light. Through the interplay of gemstones, colour and craft, the collection gives form to the memories we carry and the parts of ourselves we return to.
A SELECTION FROM THE COLLECTION:
ZOYA’s Eternal Ember Necklace: India’s sensory memory reimagined in High Jewellery.
Eternal Ember is a vivid expression of India’s palette of color and spices translated into 748 stones and sculpted into movement. At its heart, a remarkable 5.4-carat Cabochon Mandarin Garnet glows in saturated orange, recalling the golden richness of turmeric and marigold blooms. Around it, a vibrant composition of rare gemstones like Sapphire, rubellite, and Citrines evoke the warmth and intensity of Indian spice. 102 individually crafted elements, brought to life over 2,112 hours, form a fluid, three-dimensional architecture..
When In motion, the diamonds set within the sculptural forms of the necklace catch and reflect the light, revealing shifting layers of brilliance and colour. Eternal Ember turns spice, memory and craftsmanship into a singular expression of High Jewellery: vivid, feminine and unmistakably ZOYA.
ZOYA’s Afterglow Ring : A luminous interplay of colour, form and texture.
The Afterglow Ring brings a vivid 2.7-carat Rubellite into focus, set within custom-cut matte Rock Crystal and framed by sculptural tendrils inspired by mace. Zambian Emeralds echo the form of cardamom, creating a rich dialogue of crimson, green and translucent light.
Intricate stone-on-stone craftsmanship brings the composition together, giving the ring its layered depth and distinctive radiance. A jewel where spice-inspired forms meet an unexpected alchemy of colour.
ZOYA’s Eternal Ember Earrings: A vivid expression of colour, warmth and enduring radiance.
Two remarkable Rubellites totalling 7 carats glow in rich shades of pink, their colour intensified by the brilliance of diamonds and richly intricate settings that give each stone depth and dimension. Inspired by the warmth of Indian spice and the memories it carries, the earrings capture that enduring ember within: a familiar joy, held close and ready to glow again. Eternal Ember inspired by the fiery depth of Mace, transforms colour and memory into a luminous expression of High Jewellery.
ZOYA’s Unbound Bangle: A celebration of colour, freedom and expression.
Unbound brings together 6.4 carats of deep crimson Rubellites, Orissa Rose Garnets and Diamonds, their rich palette inspired by the intensity and warmth of spice. Shaped by clove buds and unfurling mace, fine fretwork and sculpted detailing create a jewel of remarkable depth and dimension, with every element contributing to its expressive, exuberant character. A jewel for the woman who knows herself, embraces every facet and wears her freedom with confidence.
ZOYA’s Amber Bliss Earrings
Amber Bliss earrings bring the golden warmth of turmeric to life through 22 carats of Madeira Citrine, accented with Pink Tourmalines, Sapphires and Diamonds. The stones unfold in a sculptural silhouette, with marigold-inspired forms framing the Citrines and delicate details adding movement and dimension. An open-back setting allows light to filter through the stones, bringing out their warm, luminous character. A celebration of golden light and abundant colour, Amber Bliss translates the familiar richness of spices into a contemporary expression of High Jewellery.
ZOYA’s Amber Bliss Necklace
A magnificent 38-carat Madeira Citrine takes centre stage, glowing with deep, golden warmth and surrounded by a lavish composition of pink Tourmalines, vivid orange and yellow Sapphires, and Diamonds. Sculpted marigold forms create a rich, fluid silhouette around the stones, while the open-back setting reveals the citrine’s extraordinary depth and inner fire. Inspired by the golden warmth of turmeric and the exuberance of the marigold, Amber Bliss captures the sensory richness of India, its colour, celebration and memories, distilled into a jewel of rare presence, richness and soul.
Over 1,000 hours of master craftsmanship bring this extraordinary composition to life, where generations of Indian jewellery expertise meet Zoya’s contemporary language of design and craft.
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