jewellery
Precious stones, precious meanings: Discover the stories behind gemstones
People wear gemstones for many reasons. For many, they hold special meanings — from devotion, and trust, to commitment. It is considered extremely romantic to receive or gift someone a precious stone with a special meaning attached to it. Here are some familiar stones and what they represent.
The return of jhumka: A timeless piece of jewellery
When it comes to statement jewellery, only a few pieces can rival the evergreen attraction of jhumkas. Over time, these ornate, dangling earrings have transcended cultural boundaries to become a universal symbol of elegance and grace. Above all, jhumkas are known for their intricate craftsmanship and their ability to effortlessly elevate any outfit, making them relevant to the fashion scene at every age and era.
#Perspective / Reviving the art of clay and wood jewellery: Belal Hossain's inspiring journey
Clay and wood jewellery are such jewels, which are imbued with the rich history and cultural heritage of our country. The beauty of these jewellery pieces lies in their simplicity, earthiness, and the traditional craftsmanship that goes into creating each piece. Belal Hossain, an artisan of exceptional skill and passion, has been making clay and wood jewellery since 1984.
All the allure of body jewellery
Jewellery for the body is perhaps our most ostentatious, obvious way of showing our love and gratitude towards our bodies! A slinky chain around the waist, an armlet on the upper arm aren’t modern style statements, but have been worn by men and women since ancient times.
Great ways to style brooches
As it is one of the accessories that can be worn with most outfits, we have compiled a list of a few unique ways that you may accessorise your go-to outfit with brooches.
Decoding the art of wearing nose pins
The world of fashion and self-expression is a fascinating realm that features various accessories, each with its unique ability to enhance one's appearance. Among these, nose pins have emerged as a prominent accessory, adorning features and leaving a lasting impression. However, the trend of wearing nose pins is not a recent phenomenon.
#Guides / Mother's Day Gifts: Top 5 ideas that your mother will treasure forever
To pay homage to our mothers, it is imperative to pick gifts that speak to their personalities and interests. No matter how many times our mothers profess that they are “happy with anything”, a good Mother’s Day gift demands something more meaningful than your run-of-the-mill chocolates. Ahead, we present a curated selection of 5 meaningful presents you can get your mother in addition to that bouquet of fresh flowers and greeting card.
Timeless silver jewellery trends
Silver jewellery is timeless. It adds a classic depth when combined with other accessories. Silver necklaces and earrings resonate an elegant and vintage aesthetic, which, with the addition of other materials like pearls, can elevate an entire outfit. Its affordability, versatility, sustainability, and timelessness only add to the material’s value and appeal.
#Guides / How to wear your wedding and engagement rings
From ogling and drooling over celebrity engagement and wedding rings, and analysing their carats and shapes, we’ve done it all. However, the exchanging of rings is a deeply traditional gesture and holds personal meaning. But, is there really a right or wrong way to wear the engagement and wedding rings and does it even matter?
The charm of gold jewellery
Jewellery, especially the ones given at weddings, hold special meanings in their intricate designs. Each piece has its own story to tell. The olden ‘tikli’ (the forehead pendant that had the star and moon designs carved up in red rubies and whitish yellow ‘pukhraj’ or yellow sapphire stones) promotes prosperity, wealth, and marital bliss. The lover’s knot or ‘prem fash’ designed chain holds its meaning in the name. ‘Prem’ in Bengali is love, and ‘fash’ means a grip, so as the name suggests, it is a lover’s grip, a treasured design construed in a bangle or chain given to the beloved as a wedding-night gift.
Evolution of jewellery through the ages
It all began at the dawn of time when man first set foot on Earth. The jewellery made back then was not identical to the ornaments made today. Feathers, bones, shells, and colourful stones were among the materials used in ancient jewellery. These gemstone-like stones were jewels, and gems have long been treasured for their beauty and durability in adornments. Diamonds were only widely used once humans discovered how to cut them to show off their brilliance, which began around 1300 A.D. in Europe. Many contemporary jewellery designs started off as useful things.
Guide to street shopping in Dhaka
Let's be honest, almost all of us have seen the multiple vans and carts (thela garis) filled with various clothes, jewellery and accessories while going about our day and wanted to stop and shop. But truth be told, it does seem kind of intimidating, which is where this guide to street shopping comes in!
Aura from 6 Yards Story — Gender neutral jewellery for all
Almost coming full circle, jewellery designers are now blurring lines between masculine and feminine pieces, designing baubles that have no motive other than to adorn their wearers. One such jewellery designer, Lora Khan, from 6 Yards Story, has made space for male customers in her new collection, Aura. The seed for this idea was planted by one of her friends who sensed a gap in the market for jewellery that men could wear. After much deliberation, Lora decided to present genderless jewellery to her customers.
Boho jewellery: All colours under the sky
Versatile enough to wear on traditional or western clothing, the boho trend is blazing a bold trail across the fashion scene and the magic seems to be catching on. One of the best ways to rock boho or hippie jewellery is to give it a plain canvas so that the outfit does not interfere with the bold interplay of colours, textures and designs of the ornaments.
A case for minimalist jewellery
A lot of us women love to be adorned in jewellery, but wearing too many and too big pieces can make an outfit perplexing. People who love simple and clean style, believe in dainty, versatile, and effortless jewellery, which enhances a woman’s overall look by adding subtle details. In short, you can never go wrong with minimalist jewellery, where the design focus is on the concept of “less is more.”
House of Ahmed Lounge: Co-designing space launched in Banani
House of Ahmed, founded by the husband-and-wife duo of Ahmed Tuhin Reza and Tanzila Elma, is a premium, sustainable clothing designer brand that promotes works of local artisans. They have launched their co-design studio, House of Ahmed Lounge, where consumers can co-create their outfits and be a part of the design journey.
SutarKabbo — Weaving dreams into reality
Bangladeshi weavers and artisans are a powerhouse of talent and creativity. Although especially known for their Nakshi Kantha needlework, they excel at most other traditional, artistic forms of stitching as well. Four old friends, Shirajum Munira, Fardous Ahmed, Rahmatul Alam and Nusrat Jahan, recognised the strength in this ancient heritage and instantly knew what they had to do, to lend due recognition and visibility to artisans and their work. They decided to form SutarKabbo, an establishment where rural craftswomen would be trained to create quality handicrafts and sustain their livelihoods through their skills.
Which jewellery suits you best? Let your horoscope decide
Astrology tells us that certain gems and jewellery can control our environment, emotions etc. Let’s see what type of jewellery is suitable for your star sign. What are you waiting for? Gift yourself a shopping spree and align your stars along the way!
Gold prices drop in local market
Local jewellers today reduced gold prices by Tk 2,916 to Tk 79,548 a bhori or 11.664 gram as the prices of the precious metal fell on the global market.
