Icons in Gold Jewelry of India from the Collection of the Musee Barbier-Mueller

This stunning volume celebrates the tradition of Indian jewellery. Featuring the fabulous collection of Indian Gold jewels in the Musee Barbier-Mueller in Geneva, the book retraces a legacy going back 5000 years. Intricate carving, exquisite repoussee work, fine design and the depiction of myths and legends on a minutely detailed scale are the hallmarks of these pieces of south Indian jewellery. These wearable works of art highlight the country's goldsmiths and the endless inspiration they drew from nature and the divine.Krishnan, Usha is the author of 'Icons in Gold Jewelry of India from the Collection of the Musee Barbier-Mueller', published 2006 under ISBN 9782850568916 and ISBN 2850568910.