Icons in Gold

This book celebrates the tradition of Indian jewellery and that of South India in particular. Featuring the fabulous and unique collection of XIXth and XXth century Indian gold jewels of the Musee Barbier-Mueller in Geneva, it retraces a legacy going back 5000 years. Intricate carving, exquisite repousse work, fine design and the depiction of myths and legends on a minutely detailed scale are the hallmarks of the jewelry of south India, showcased here for the first time in all its splendor. These pieces highlight the skill and utmost refinement of the country's goldsmiths and the endless inspiration they drew from nature and the divine.