The word "Mughal" instantly conjures up images of miniature paintings in which the subjects are dressed in lavish silks and dripping with pearls. Xari Couture has spent much time studying traditional jewelry, from looking at real pieces in the best museum collections in America, to working with world-famous jewelers to learn the secrets of their techniques.

The collection above is a set of crocodile-head bangles decorated with elaborate meenakari, or enamel work. The outer edges of the bangles are black with golden vines and polki diamond flowers. The inside of the bangle is decorated with a traditional red-and-green floral motif on a white background. The crocodile heads are decorated with red enamel, delicately painted teeth, and ruby tongues. These bangles are hinged on one side and open via an enameled screw to be securely fastened onto the wearer's wrist.

The earrings were based on a traditional jhumpki-style, which look like miniature chandeliers suspended from enameled paisleys. They are decorated with polki diamonds and pearls.

Meenakari Bangles and Earrings :
Price available upon request