Crafts CouncilDirectorySugandh Makwana StudioEuphonious SeasonalityAboutLooking through the language that we all speak regardless of what culture, class or religion that we belong to - i.e the language of food. She experiments with the various forms of Rice, a food staple all across Asia and brings in the delicacy of rice and blends it with the harmony and fluidity of an Indian classical dance - Kathak. Each creation brought to life prompts the wearer to embrace their individuality and use it as a superpower.Sugandh Makwana StudioLondon, EnglandEverything in Duality Ring, Photography credit: Megha ChhattaniA distinct combination of the rice stems and the rice grains swaying in the auburn summers with its fluid movements. The ring reminds you of the walks in the sun with the moving shadows and asks you to stop & run your hands through the field of rice, to feel deeply and to let it sink in, before the moment passes.Harmonious Irregularities Ring, Photography credit: Megha ChhattaniLooking deep in the rice stem, with each strand perching in a different direction, one finds their rhythm when they realise every step backwards is a part of the dance. The form is composed of regular irregularities & the ring signifies the importance of taking a small step everyday. A step that might sometimes be right, sometimes wrong, sometimes difficult, sometimes simple but always adding a dimension to your personality.Letting it Flow Ring, Photography credit: Megha ChhattaniAs the pleasant breeze flows, the rice field dances with delight. With every stroke of the piece portraying the high & low beats & motion of the dance. Accompanied by the rice grains wrapping the finger, the ring symbolises the act of freeing oneself from fitting in, letting go of all that holds you back and reminding you to let it flow every once in a while.Connected yet Disconnected Brooch, Photography credit: Megha ChhattaniShowcasing the grace and free flowing hand & foot gesture and playfully mirroring it to form a continuous form seemingly floating in distant dreams with the scent of the paddy field. The brooch features warm toned pear shaped gemstones with alternating rice grains, and reminds you to never limit your expression to what others might think and be exactly who you want to be.Whirling Seasonality Ring, Photography credit: Megha ChhattaniSwirling in rounds with every changing beat. The ring symbolises the fast circular movements of the feet in the Indian dance form, Kathak. With ripples of rice running along the form seemingly growing and bending from the stem reminding you that small steps you're taking every single day is leading to the transformation you want for yourself.Euphonious SeasonalityAboutLooking through the language that we all speak regardless of what culture, class or religion that we belong to - i.e the language of food. She experiments with the various forms of Rice, a food staple all across Asia and brings in the delicacy of rice and blends it with the harmony and fluidity of an Indian classical dance - Kathak. Each creation brought to life prompts the wearer to embrace their individuality and use it as a superpower.Sugandh Makwana StudioLondon, EnglandEverything in Duality Ring, Photography credit: Megha ChhattaniA distinct combination of the rice stems and the rice grains swaying in the auburn summers with its fluid movements. The ring reminds you of the walks in the sun with the moving shadows and asks you to stop & run your hands through the field of rice, to feel deeply and to let it sink in, before the moment passes.Connected yet Disconnected Brooch, Photography credit: Megha ChhattaniShowcasing the grace and free flowing hand & foot gesture and playfully mirroring it to form a continuous form seemingly floating in distant dreams with the scent of the paddy field. The brooch features warm toned pear shaped gemstones with alternating rice grains, and reminds you to never limit your expression to what others might think and be exactly who you want to be.Harmonious Irregularities Ring, Photography credit: Megha ChhattaniLooking deep in the rice stem, with each strand perching in a different direction, one finds their rhythm when they realise every step backwards is a part of the dance. The form is composed of regular irregularities & the ring signifies the importance of taking a small step everyday. A step that might sometimes be right, sometimes wrong, sometimes difficult, sometimes simple but always adding a dimension to your personality.Whirling Seasonality Ring, Photography credit: Megha ChhattaniSwirling in rounds with every changing beat. The ring symbolises the fast circular movements of the feet in the Indian dance form, Kathak. With ripples of rice running along the form seemingly growing and bending from the stem reminding you that small steps you're taking every single day is leading to the transformation you want for yourself.Letting it Flow Ring, Photography credit: Megha ChhattaniAs the pleasant breeze flows, the rice field dances with delight. With every stroke of the piece portraying the high & low beats & motion of the dance. Accompanied by the rice grains wrapping the finger, the ring symbolises the act of freeing oneself from fitting in, letting go of all that holds you back and reminding you to let it flow every once in a while.