Admission is Free | Open Wed–Sun

Admission is Free | Open Wed–Sun

ornate gold and silver metal necklace with intricate floral and crescent designs
Special Event

Indian Jewelry Trunk Sale with B.D. Soni

May 5, 2018 | 12:00PM - 4:00PM

Fowler Member Preview: 11am–12pm

A master craftsman and expert in traditional and contemporary design, B.D. oversees a family business in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, and has participated in the Smithsonian Folklife Festival for many years. He was one of four contemporary silversmiths featured in the exhibition Enduring Splendor: Jewelry of India’s Thar Desert.

This selection of handcrafted jewelry is largely silver and gold; several pieces are inlaid with precious stones.

Prices start at $100 and sales are CASH OR CHECK ONLY.

Sale held in the Deutsch Conference Room, ground floor.

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