Go green this festive season and sport bio-degradable jewellery to spice up your ensemble. The Guide tells you where to shop for chic environment-friendly accessories
Go green this festive season and sport bio-degradable jewellery to spice up your ensemble. The Guide tells you where to shop for chic environment-friendly accessories
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Get a clean chit from the global warming agents by sporting jewellery that is bio-degradable as well as hip. Check out two shops in the city that offer designs made from recycled metals and natural gems as well as hand-made items. On offer are earrings, pendants, jhumkas, anklets and bracelets that are carved and embedded with stones and beads as well as embossed with intricate patterns.
At: Fabindia, Sassoon Road and Either Or, Sohrab Hall, assoon Road.
Call: 26124832 / 26050225
Chuck the plain Jane belts and spruce up your wardrobe with katran belts that are made up of left-over cloth pieces. They are available in contrasting colours and are embellished with sequins. A single belt can jazz up your wardrobe and can be worn on a number of
outfits.
Price range: Rs 250 to Rs 1,200
Earrings
Dramatic earrings can lend glamour to any outfit. You can try these unique ones to complement a casual jeans and t-shirt outfit or to add the finishing touches to a cocktail dress. They can be worn even without a necklace and are a no-fuss addition to your daily routine. If you want to stand out from the crowd, go for the coin ear rings that include a 25 paise coin attached to a colourful cloth base. Available in various designs.
Price range: Rs 75 to Rs 120
Necklaces
Accentuate your dress with unique neck pieces made from terracotta or go for the hand-sewn katran ones. The terracotta ones are available in earthen shades and have a matte finish. The katran neck pieces are colourful and peppy. They are ideal to wear with skirts and jeans as well and are lightweight.
Price range: Katran items for Rs 690 and terracotta ones for Rs 300
Hair bands
Thread is wrapped around a frame and highlighted with a motif shaped like a flower or a caterpillar.
Price range: Rs 80 to Rs 120
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