India’s jewellery tradition of gold is turning to concrete, wood and leather

November 21, 2017 11:57 AM

NEW DELHI (NYTIMES) – In India, gold jewellery has long been used to celebrate marriage and childbirth or presented as gifts during religious festivals. Ornate bridal pieces still are popular in the northern part of the country, while pieces in 22-karat yellow gold are favoured in the south.

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