New York, February 19: A pair of elegant earrings from Rajasthan’s Shekawati region is among 150 collections on display at a major exhibition of global jewellery here in the US.
‘Portable Treasuries: Silver Jewellery From The Nadler Collection’ at the Museum of Arts and Design is showcasing collections from northern Africa, the Indian Subcontinent, and the hill tribes of Southeast Asia, including massive neck ornaments, ankle bracelets, and intricately crafted earrings.
The items will be on view till August 8.
The exhibits have been drawn exclusively from the unparallelled collection of Daniel and Serga Nadler.
More than just decoration, these works in silver are also as direct reflections of wealth and social rank among these various peoples. The “treasuries”, often dowries, provide security for a woman as they can be sold or traded when extra money is needed.
–PTI