The markets
Every city has a market with its own signature. We walk them season after season — and bring back only the pieces worth wearing.
Johari Bazaar · Rajasthan
Known for kundan, meenakari & jhumkas
The pink city's jewellers' lane — where meenakari colour and kundan sparkle have been traded for three hundred years.
Market tipIf the enamel looks the same colour in sunlight and shop light, it's good enamel.
Shop Jaipur · 2 pieces
Dariba Kalan & Janpath · Delhi
Known for oxidised silver-tone & statement collars
Old Delhi's jewellers' lane for statement pieces, and Janpath's stalls for the oxidised, boho finds everyone asks about.
Market tipRun a finger along the back. A well-made piece is smooth where it touches skin.
Shop Delhi · 2 pieces
Lal Chowk & Polo View · Kashmir
Known for enamel, filigree-look & chandbalis
Srinagar's old markets, where enamel takes its colours from papier-mâché and the cuffs look like lace.
Market tipAsk what the motif is called. In Kashmir, every pattern has a name.
Shop Srinagar · 2 pieces
Laad Bazaar, Charminar · Telangana
Known for pearls, coins & nizami drops
The bangle lane in the shadow of the Charminar — and India's most famous address for pearls.
Market tipRoll two pearls together — good ones look alike from every side.
Shop Hyderabad · 2 pieces
Colaba Causeway · Maharashtra
Known for minimal gold-tone, beads & everyday layers
The city's most fashionable footpath — minimal gold-tone, beads and the pieces you wear every single day.
Market tipMinimal pieces have nowhere to hide — check every edge and joint.
Shop Mumbai · 2 pieces
Law Garden Night Market · Gujarat
Known for hammered metal, kadas & festive oxidised
The night market that dresses all of Gujarat for Navratri — kadas, hammered metal and festive pieces built to dance in.
Market tipSlide it on and shake your hand — a good kada moves, it doesn't rattle.
Shop Ahmedabad · 2 pieces