Raniwala 1881 has presented the Bejewelled Rani Ratna Angrakha (blouse) in Jaipur in February 2026, reflecting jewellery-making traditions associated with the historic Johri Bazaar.

The creation draws inspiration from Jaipur’s planned urban and commercial structure developed under Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, where jewellery trade and craft practices were integrated within designated marketplaces. Johri Bazaar, established in the 18th century, has functioned as the city’s primary jewellery quarter and continues to support generational craftsmanship and technical expertise.

According to Abhishek Raniwala of Raniwala 1881, the Angrakha reflects this legacy. “Johri Bazaar (the market of jewellers) was envisioned as a place where jewellers and traditions could exist together with respect and purpose. The Bejewelled Rani Ratna Angrakha is our way of translating that idea into a single form, one that reflects how culture has always lived, evolved, and been worn in Jaipur by the art of making jewellery.”

The Angrakha integrates multiple jewellery-making techniques historically associated with Jaipur’s jewellery sector. Crafted using approximately 840 grams of gold and silver, it incorporates pachi work, jadau, polki diamonds, rose-cut stones, meenakari, talaf detailing, and coloured gemstones.

The piece brings together these traditional techniques on a single surface, reflecting the continued relevance of established craftsmanship practices within contemporary jewellery design. The work highlights Jaipur’s position as a centre for heritage jewellery production and the ongoing role of Johri Bazaar in sustaining jewellery manufacturing knowledge and skill.