RELIANCE JEWELS PREVIEWED ITS “THANJAVUR” COLLECTION AT Lakme Fashion Week 2023

Reliance Jewels, one of India’s leading Jewellery brands, brought Tamil Nadu’s Thanjavur region’s rich heritage to life with the preview of their Akshaya Tritya Collection “THANJAVUR,” exclusively at Lakmé Fashion Week in partnership with FDCI and in collaboration with renowned designer Monisha Jaising. The showcase featured Monisha Jaising’s signature styles of ‘Luxury pret’ and “Couture’, which were beautifully complemented by the opulence of intricately handcrafted fine jewellery by Reliance Jewels on 11 th March, 2023, 8:30 p.m. at the Jio World Garden, Mumbai.

Inspired by a tropical island wedding, Monisha’s showcase promises to take the audience on a
journey through tropical sunsets, wedding wows, imagination, and reflection, where resort wear
meets jewels and couture effortlessly. The collection featured a range of designs that seamlessly
blend couture and jewellery, creating a perfect fusion of elegance and luxury.
The newest design by Reliance Jewels, “THANJAVUR,” was unveiled on the runway by Bollywood
actress Taapsee Pannu. Taapsee’s heritage neckpiece from the Thanjavur collection, which was inspired by the Golden Period of the Chola Empire in Thanjavur, giving her the regal appearance of a queen.
Located in Tamil Nadu, Thanjavur is an important landmark for South Indian art, architecture, and temples. The city was the capital of Chola Empire back in the days and was ruled by various dynasties including the Pandyas, Vijaynagar empire, Madurai Nayaks, Thanjavur Nayaks as well as the British empire. The city is home to a rich and vibrant culture and is famous for the Brihadeeshwara temple, Thanjavur paintings, Thanjavur dolls, and many more. Reliance Jewels’ THANJAVUR collection draws inspiration from the divine temples, the mesmerizing architecture, the magnificent Durbar Hall, Poompuhar, and the exemplary art of Thanjavur, including woodwork, paintings, metal and brass artefacts, and much more. Every inspiration has been thoughtfully incorporated into an exquisite range of gold and diamond collections, where each jewellery piece is crafted to perfection with an emphasis on quality and craftsmanship to bring alive the stories, heritage, and history of the region. Reliance Jewels has been a pioneer in crafting exquisite, contemporary, and timeless jewellery pieces that celebrate India’s rich culture and heritage. With the THANJAVUR collection, the brand continues to push the boundaries of design and craftsmanship, bringing alive the stories and traditions of one of India’s most fascinating regions, Tamil Nadu.

Commenting on the association Mr. Sunil Nayak, CEO, Reliance Jewels, said, “We are delighted to
have partnered with Monisha Jaising to preview our upcoming “THANJAVUR” collection at Lakmé
Fashion Week x FDCI 2023. Her vision and creativity and the beautiful line created perfectly
complement the essence of the THANJAVUR collection, and we were thrilled to see the magic unfold
on the runway.”