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Exploring the Jeweler's Art in Jodhpur, India
◆ With Gemologist, Jewelry Historian and Maker, Laura Marsolek ◆
Wednesday, 24th April 2024 | 12:00pm EST | 5:00pm LDN
Dear Jewelry Friends,
The Indian city of Jodhpur is home to a rich and storied jewelry community. Stone, gold and metal workers in Jodhpur have honed their crafts over years of training and studying time-honored techniques to produce creations native to the region and its surrounding culture. We’re delighted to host a conversation that will explore the hidden details and techniques of Jodhpur’s jewel craft, revealing their everyday workings, ancient specialisms and exquisite relics.
Our special guest will be Laura Marsolek, a gemologist, jewelry historian and maker who spent a year in 2018-19 in Jodhpur as a prestigious Henry Luce Scholar. Laura lived in the Mehrangarh Fort, working in the curatorial department at the Mehrangarh Museum Trust and studying jewelry techniques of Marwar court while shadowing local goldsmiths. Prior to her work abroad, Laura graduated from Syracuse University’s Florence Master’s Program in Italian Renaissance Art, prior to a BFA degree in jewelry making and art history. For our conversation, Laura will give us a peek into her Jodhpur experience, introduce a variety of jewelry types and discuss the techniques, symbols, craft and materials that she encountered.
Gemflix are hosted in support of the Gem X Scholarship and Grant Fund, to help those new to jewelry who are passionate and could use a helping hand. Our live conversations are open to all who wish to participate. This Gemflix will be moderated by Gem X Founder, Lin Jamison. Please RSVP below for this virtual event below, we look forward to hosting you for this special conversation.
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