A dazzling side of our vibrant Gujarat!
Close your eyes and think about Gujarat. Invariably we all picture this state as a vibrant place bustling with energetic folks. The flashiness of their clothes, the colourful home interiors and yes, the chunky jewellery – the montage of its lively culture starts playing in our head. As an off-shoot of this vivacious culture, its jewellery heritage too tells the tale of their extravagant lifestyle. Pulled by its scintillating charm, when I delved deeper into the art and culture of this place, I discovered different facets of Gujarat’s jewellery scene . You may already know but it's worth the mention - the first diamond cutting factory was set up in 1938 in Navsari, a neighbouring town of Surat, with all of 65 workers. As a principle city of the Mughal Empire, Surat’s topographical advantage made it exceptionally enticing for traders and merchants alike and today, it handles 90 percent of the world's rough diamond cutting and polishing. No wonder, Gujaratis are crazy...