Giving a traditional yet modern look to her jewellery design, Farah Khan Ali is back with the second edition of her collection. R Sharma reports
The regality and richness of the Mughal era is often revisited through culinary delights, exquisitely embroidered ensembles and,jewels of course.Those envy-inducing rubies and pearls, the intricate design patterns and the colours still enthrall us.
Inspired by Mughal culture, which was in turn is inspired by the Persian art and architecture, jewellery designer Farah Khan Ali has come up with a new range in association with a jewellery company for her valuable customers.
The second edition of Farah Khan’s collection has earrings, rings, ear cuffs, pendants and bangles. It is different from the first one in many ways. Khan shares, “The first collection also had Mughal and Persian aesthetics but this one is inspired by the motifs of birds, flora and fauna which are still evident in the forts of Rajasthan, Agra and Fatehpur Sikri.”
The collection, which is crafted in 18 carat, has accessories in diamond with gold and other precious stones like rubies, pearls, citrine, emerald, amethyst, et al. to give a blend of traditional and modern look.
Kanauti of the Mughal era is turned into ear cuffs and contrasting colours are brought together assorted by motifs of birds, flora and fauna to carve intricate designs, keeping the customer in mind who has value for money.
But the ace designer has also been successful in keeping a balance between the traditional as well as modern. “Though I look modern but deep down, I am rooted in my culture. I value family and relationships so it was easy for me to bring the same in my designs. I always thought that if I want to carry a particular design then I should be able to carry it easily. There is definitely a traditional touch but there is also a strong design flare which makes all the designs stand out. For me, you should never overdo. As a jewellery designer, I advise my customers that jewellery is meant to enhance your features, not empower you,” said Ali, who is the daughter of Zarine Khan and veteran actor Sanjay Khan.
With her collection, Khan has brought contrasting colours together, which she thinks, “bring out the best.” The combination of yellow with purple, green with red and blue in her rings, pendants add charismatic value to her design. She has also experimented with in-between rings which are open in between, having two different designs within one ring. “All these designs have multi-faceted layers and pieces so if you don't wish to carry the whole design, you can separate it and wear only one,” said Khan.
The new product range has been carved taking vintage silhouettes and transforming them to contemporary designs. She added, “I want women to wear it, no point of having them to be kept in your lockers.”