Inspiring like the blue green waters of the Indian Ocean, turquoise clusters on a necklace by Ritu. She crafts the necklace by hand and is designed to loop twice.
Product Features:
- Dimensions: 10 mm wide x 48 mm long
- Style: Beaded
- Gemstone color: Blue-green
- Multiple hand-strung chip-cut turquoises
- Made in india
Story Behind the Art:
Hi friends! It?s been 12 years now since I became associated with Novica. When I started my journey as an artisan with Novica, I was new in this craft world, and started with just a few of my own jewelry designs. Novica gave me an opportunity to showcase my talent and designs. It is because of Novica that I could establish myself and achieve my dreams, despite my illness. I have been suffering from osteoporosis and bone TB for the last 10 years, and I am still under treatment.My medical condition affected me emotionally as well as physically, to a certain extent. Because I was bed-ridden for a long time, my work suffered; and this really depressed me. But I never lost hope. So as soon as I was able to move around, I started working again. I wish to re-establish my work and move ahead in life.When I started designing jewelry, encouraged and supported by my husband, my jewelry designs were crafted by other artisans. Previously, I did not have a workshop. Now I have my own workshop where I have a team of 25 people working with me on a full-time basis. Around 10 artisans work part-time for me, especially women from the rural areas of Rajasthan. They work from their own houses on their own schedules. These women usually craft the beaded jewelry. Beads and other necessary materials are supplied to them, along with the designs and combination of beads to be used. They in turn complete the work, and then we collect it. In this way, they work securely in their homes, and it gives them a chance to show their work, their skills and talents. This gives them confidence and brings smiles to their faces, with an opportunity to earn money as well.My workshop is divided into two parts. In one part of the workshop, the silver crafting is done; while in the other part, the crafting of beaded jewelry is done. We use traditional methods of crafting silver jewelry like melting, wire work, beading, studded gemstones, etc. My husband and only son assist me in my workshop. The best part about my designs is that they are very pretty, traditional yet stylish and comfortable for everyday use. At times it is really challenging to keep pace with the ever-changing fashion trends, but I certainly look up to this challenge as it gives me new opportunities to learn and design more.
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