Art and folklore
Nature, architecture and the divine are important inspirations in Hanut Singh’s designs, imparting a talismanic quality to them
world, to learn and search for unique stones (incidentally, rock crystals, with its professed grounding properties, dot his home). He also painstakingly built his own network of associates that now support his business.
While he meticulously maintains an archive to share with the world one day, for now he feels he is too much of a
“newbie”. Perhaps it is this conscious humility that makes him successful.
The writer is the founder-director of Eka Archiving Services.
“Freedom is essential to my soul. It is vital for creativity, to move, live and soar. I have tattooed ‘Freedom of my soul’ on my forearm. This piece, with its soaring angel wings and triangular cusps topped with red rubies provide a perfect foil for two perfectly matched pendant pearls. It balances luxury, freedom and movement.”
Singh’s signature dagger and sword pendants are perhaps the most iconic of his jewellery. Leaning into his royal lineage, he sees them as protective talismans. They are bejewelled and suffused with detail. He says, “They just sell. But I do realise that people like them because they represent chic, classy and cool. They are worn by women with spirit and personal style.”
“Marvelling at the architecture in Agra, where red sandstone complements intricate pierced
work and pietra dura in marble, I am transported. It’s such a symphony of Rajput and Persian styles.”
A touch of whimsy in oval Italian shell cameos in delicate peach and a stunning two stone open ring reflect his love for the Art Deco period.
A multifoil arch cocoons a spray of emerald flowers in this stunning pendant that pays homage to the beauty and symmetry of Mughal architecture.