beads

Without any kind of formal support and funds, he has uncovered more than 102 rock painting sites, coins spanning various dynasties, ancient dice, stone tools and weapons, shards of black and red pottery, utensils made out of terracotta and ostrich eggshells estimated to be 40,000 - 60,000 years old - all of which serve as evidence of a lesser known civilisation.

Wood, terracotta, ceramic, beads, papier-mâché, jute, bamboo and more - several options of hand crafted jewellery in natural materials are available today. Here are some Indian designers who are constantly experimenting and coming up with fresh, beautiful and colourful designs.