Amrapali Museum and the soul of Indian jewellery
How one of Jaipur’s landmark institutions is expanding the idea of ornament as memory Amrapali was no longer a lamp illuminating the confines of any one room but the pervasive sun whose rays touched every life – from The Legend of Amrapali by Anurag Anand The month of January in Jaipur is the most vibrant time of the year in India’s new cultural capital — the Pink City. Art, culture, literature and sports come alive across the city, as Jaipur truly comes into its own. Add to this the magical January weather, and the city transforms into a soulful celebration year after year. Every January, my friend Rajiv Arora brings together a remarkable gathering — a true who’s who from across the country — inviting them to witness an exceptional collection and experience Jaipur at its finest. The Amrapali Museum in Jaipur aspires to be just that — a pervasive presence in India’s cultural space that touches lives far beyond its 10,000 square feet address in Jaipur. L-R; Rajiv Arora, Tri...
