Syrian Armenians are known for their gold and silver craftsmanship and exquisite cuisine.
Only a year ago, the family, members of the Soni caste of jewelers who have made this area of western Gujarat famous for its gold and silver craftsmanship, was celebrating the wedding of Nilesh Kumar Soni, 28, and his bride, Binduben Soni, 25.
The tombs of the rulers at Byblos, for instance were furnished with objects of fine craftsmanship in gold, ivory, ebony, and obsidian.
LONDON — For the jobless man living on welfare who made the find in an English farmer's field two months ago, it was the stuff of dreams: a hoard of early Anglo-Saxon treasure, probably dating from the seventh century and including more than 1,500 pieces of intricately worked gold and silver whose craftsmanship and historical significance left archaeologists awestruck.
This is a world where the craftsmanship of fine gold body ornaments rivals the skills of anything in ancient Egypt, and where clay can as easily be turned into graceful funerary urns or fantastical, fearsome animals from the underworld.
Again, the rigging rope was accentuated with gold colour to enhance its craftsmanship, and keep it in line with the agreed colour scheme (visceral design).
"They're such wonderful teachers," she said, crediting both mentors with instilling in her the importance of sustainable gems (like petrified wood and lapis lazuli stones) and innovative craftsmanship (like her delicate gold stackable bands and geometric rings and bracelets).
The glasses' carrying case should have the following marks of good craftsmanship: A sharp, shiny gold logo on the front left side.
"They're such wonderful teachers," she says, crediting both mentors with instilling in her the importance of sustainable gems (like petrified wood and lapis lazuli stones) and innovative craftsmanship (seen in her delicate gold stackable bands and geometric rings and bracelets).
The ring's distinct trumpet-style mount, decorated with fine gold granules, is a superb example of medieval craftsmanship.
