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Published at the bench · Pushkar

The Journal
of Govinda Jewels.

Notes on silver, stones and the town

A silversmith at work in the Pushkar atelier
Fig. 1The atelier in the old bazaar quarter, a short walk from the lake.

Contents

  1. I. Learning silver smithing in Pushkar: a week at the bench The Craft

    The daily rhythm at the atelier, the five skills in order, and what first-time makers take home.

  2. II. How a sterling silver ring is made by hand The Bench

    Melting, pouring, forging, soldering, sizing, finishing: the whole journey of a handmade ring.

  3. III. The seven chakra stones The Stones

    Red jasper to moonstone: the vedic map Govinda teaches from, and how to judge a natural stone.

  4. IV. Getting to Pushkar: a traveller's guide The Sanctuary

    Trains to Ajmer, flights into Jaipur, the honest truth about each season, and evenings by the lake.