Decorative metalwork has developed across India and many other cultures for centuries. Brass and related alloys have been shaped, engraved, hammered, cast, and embellished to create objects made for both use and beauty.
An older craft, a modern form
The rigid evening clutch is comparatively modern. Small hard-sided cases and minaudières became fashionable during the twentieth century, creating a new form onto which established metalworking skills could be applied.
Where the traditions meet
Contemporary Indian metal clutches bring these histories together. Casting, engraving, surface detailing, enamel, stones, and ornamental motifs turn a practical evening case into a celebration piece.
VARNA’s metal clutches belong to this continuing story: modern occasion bags shaped by older traditions of hand-finished metalwork.
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