Hoping to revive the jewellery industry that's been crippled by global recession in the past year, a special jewellery show is being hosted in Jaipur as a tribute to Rajmata Gayatri Devi.
A special jewellery show is being hosted in Jaipur as a tribute to royal India's iconic figure Rajmata Gayatri Devi. Also on display are her rare photographs and paintings, reflecting the Rajmata's remarkable life journey in all its variety and grandeur.
The show is an elegant tribute to Rajmata Gayatri Devi's remarkable life journey.
Gayatri Devi, the youngest child of Maharaja Jitendra Narayan, was the last member of the royal family. Her siblings, Prince Victor Nritendra Narayan and Hitendra Narayan and Ila Devi, who was married off to the Tripura royal family, had predeceased her.
The exhibition is a virtual history of Jaipur's transition from its princely past to the modern era.
Besides reflecting her fondness for jewellery, it depicts the Rajmata's multiple moods and gives a flavour of her unique persona.
Charismatic Rajmata Gayatri Devi was born as Princess Gayatri Devi of Koch Bihar, once named as 'World's Ten Most Beautiful Women' by 'Vogue' magazine.
She died earlier this year in Jaipur, at the age of 90.
Jaipur is the largest centre of gemstones in the world and exports gemstones of over Rs 1200 crore annually.
Jewellers hope the show will help to revive the industry that's been crippled by global recession in the past year.
The exhibition, which saw a large number of people from across the country, was clearly a hit among the people.
"The jewellery here is very nice. But the way they have presented Gayatri Devi's show is really very beautiful. I have always looked upto Gayatri Devi. They have presented all the stages of her life. It is really wonderful," said a visitor.
The jeweller who organised this exhibition hopes to capture the beauty and grace of Rajmata's timeless legacy.
Gayatri, who became an extremely successful politician, supported education for women, and also founded a school in Jaipur.
Jewelers, hit hard by global recession, hope this four-day fair will help to bring back the shine to the jewellery industry.
"She was closely involved in all activities in Jaipur. Whether it's this jewellery show or vintage car rallies or the game of polo, she used to love contributing to everything. Through these photographs, we hope to showcase her entire personality," said Sudhir Kasliwal, the curator of the exhibition.
