ADORN’s cover girl, Sobhita Dhulipala, actor, model and Miss India Earth, looks every inch a modern belle in ultra cool, crisp and ruffled silhouettes skilfully coordinated with handcrafted gold jewellery inspired by temple art that is brought to life by ancient crafts. Who says one can’t mix old with the new?
Photographs | TORANJ KAYVON
Hair | FRANCO VALLELONGA (Faze Creative Management)
Make-up | AKGUN (Inega Model Management)
Stylists | SHOUNAK AMONKAR & PRANAY JAITLY (Who-Wore-What-When)
Model | SOBHITA DHULIPALA
Wistful Charm
The diva is adorned with assorted 22-karat antique-finish kadas, including cabochon ruby bangles on either side, bangles composed of floral repoussed swan motifs, two broad bead bangles, and a single bangle set with oval bezel-set rubies interjected with figures of deities. The openwork gold floral rings are accented with rubies, uncut diamonds and emeralds.
Jewellery | KARPAGAM JEWELLERS
Shirt | STYLISTS’ OWN
Sultry Allure
The triad of 22-karat gold rings bears stylised floral patterns – the middle ring features a carved floral bezel-set emerald with a surround of ruby and gold petals; the ring on the left showcases a carved drop-shaped emerald set amidst diamond and ruby petals; and the circular ring on the right expresses an intricate floral pattern in emeralds, rubies and diamonds.
Jewellery | KARPAGAM JEWELLERS
Top | HERA; Floral Brooch | STYLISTS’ OWN
Graceful Air
The elaborate earrings augmented with repousse floral work highlight crescent-shaped motifs and are studded with emeralds, rubies, diamonds and tiny golden bells. The handcrafted, repoussed bangles with swan motifs harmonise with the earrings.
Jewellery | KARPAGAM JEWELLERS
Outfit | ARCHANA KOCHHAR
Golden Muse
The handcrafted necklace from the Heritage Line is mounted in 22-karat yellow gold and uses rare rubies, emeralds and F colour VVS clarity diamonds. The detailing of the necklace together with the brilliance of the gemstones adds to the grandeur of the piece.
Jewellery | GANJAM
Top | SAMEER MADAN
Effortless Chic
The magnificent handcrafted necklace set with fine rubies and diamonds features six circular motifs, each bearing a peacock. Foliar scrolls beautify the central pendant fringed with rubies and gold beads. The broad handcrafted bangle in gold spotlights a circular design studded with rubies.
Jewellery | KARPAGAM JEWELLERS
Shirt | SHRUTI SANCHETI; Top | VARUN BAHL
Talk Of The Town
The ornate handcrafted oval gold ring is worn as a brooch. Inspired by the temples of South India, the repoussed cummerbund features a deity on a throne with intricate detailing of stylised peacocks and foliar scrolls.
Jewellery | KARPAGAM JEWELLERS
Suit | NIKHIL THAMPI; Shirt | STYLISTS’ OWN
Pretty Powerful
The handcrafted paisley necklace in 22-karat yellow gold, from the Heritage Line, is encrusted with rare rubies, emeralds, gold beads and F colour VVS clarity diamonds. The elaborate floral pendant forms the central element of the dazzling piece.
Jewellery | GANJAM
Shirt | LABEL DE BELLE
Captivating Beauty
At the heart of this traditional handcrafted temple jewellery necklace in 22-karat gold is the pendant with a deity, flanked by paisley motifs, each picturing a goddess etched in repousse work.
Jewellery | KARPAGAM JEWELLERS
Top | PRAMOD BHANGE; Pants | HERA
