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Motifs of Mumbai Jewellery Collection

byShrikesh ChoksiVisit studio at Zaveri Bazaar, Mumbai; Ships across IndiaStarts from1,799 per pieceView full gallery

I turned the patterns I see on Bombay’s streets into jewelry you can actually wear. From pavement tiles to manhole covers, this is my love letter to the city.

This is where the idea for the 'Motifs of Mumbai' collection started. I saw the unique shape of these interlocking pavement tiles on a rainy day and was inspired to turn this overlooked, everyday pattern into a piece of jewelry.

A design sheet showing the various patterns and motifs that define the 'Motifs of Mumbai' collection. These designs are taken directly from manhole covers, window grilles, and pavement blocks found across the city.

Here I am with a karigar, working on pieces for the 'Motifs of Mumbai' collection. It was an exciting process to take these urban-inspired designs to traditional artisans and see them bring the vision to life.

About The 'Motifs of Mumbai' Collection

These designs are not just aesthetics, they are literal translations of Bombay’s urban fabric. I personally scout the city for interlocking pavement tiles, vintage window grilles, and industrial manhole patterns to create these rings and pendants. Every piece is cast in 925 Sterling Silver or premium brass by master karigars in Zaveri Bazaar, ensuring that the raw, heavy texture you see on the street translates into something you can actually wear.

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