Ganjam Presents For The First Time In India - 'Lucca Preziosa'- An Exclusive Exhibition of Research Jewellery

“Lucca Perziosa’09”- An exhibition of contemporary research jewellery is being introduced for the first time in India through a collaborative effort between Le Arti Orafe and Ganjam. The 2009 edition of the exhibition titled – ‘Cutting The Mirror’ will be held at the Italian Embassy Cultural Centre in Delhi from 2nd April to 12th April 2009.

Lucca Perziosa is an annual jewellery exhibition that showcases exemplary works of art in modern research jewellery. The exhibition, an initiative by Mr. Gio Carbone Director, Le Arti Orafe, a leading international jewellery institutes aims to create a cultural space for a significant annual comparative encounter in the field of Contemporary Jewellery Art.

Ganjam’s association with Lucca began in 2006 when it was invited to take part in the Lucca Preziosa exhibition titled - ‘Beyond Body Decorations,’, where Ganjam had the rare honor of displaying their prestigious Heritage Jewellery collection. This partnership ensued the entry of the globally renowned festival into India.

Mr. Umesh Ganjam, Director Ganjam goes on to explain, “Ganjam’s philosophy has always been one that upholds design and craftsmanship at the highest echelon, as we aim to create works of art that are exclusive and of the highest quality.”

Since the first edition, Lucca Preziosa has become a reference for the Italian and European research jewellery fraternity and offers an opportune platform to discuss contemporary trends in art jewellery. This exhibition witnesses a strong support from the Italian Embassy as hosts of the exhibition.

The official opening of Lucca Preziosa 2009 ‘Cutting the Mirror’ in India will take place on 2nd April 2009, at the Italian Embassy Cultural Centre, New Delhi. This will be followed by a seminar at the same venue on 9th April by Maria Cristina Bergesio,

The collection is being exhibited at the Inhorgenta fair, Munchen (Germany) presently, the exhibition will culminate in Lucca, on 23rd of April until 17th of May 2009.

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About Ganjam

Ganjam launched its first jewellery showroom in Bangalore in 1889. Over the last century, Ganjam has grown to become one of India’s premium jewellery brands. From the use of only ‘f’ coloured, VVS diamonds, choicest of handpicked precious stones and purest of metals to excellence in craftsmanship, Ganjam has retained exclusivity in every aspect. Over the last few years, Ganjam has done collaborative work with well-known Indian as well as international designers and continues to produce fine jewellery that is born in India and designed for the world. Ganjam has four stores in India, two in Bangalore, a boutique at the Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai and their exclusive boutique at the DLF Emporio in Delhi.