Agarwal draws inspiration for his patterns from a straightforward idea that his father had imparted to him. ” He used to say, not design to please individuals. When you design for yourself, you become an actor. Our philosophy has always been that way. We create pieces of jewelry that we would be proud to use.  ,
According to Agarwal, the arrival of social media and its effect on originality pose one of the biggest challenges for jewelry designers nowadays. ” There’s quite an overwhelming flood of patterns constantly appearing which, out of routine, seep into your unconscious. You end up absorbing pictures of what others have already accomplished.
Agarwal and his team had a strict policy against relying on online resources like Pinterest or Instagram for creativity in order to counteract this. We favor going to sites and getting immersed in their history and culture. Therefore, only then would we incorporate those ideas into our jewelry creations.
MEANINGFUL Series
One of Agarwal’s finest choices to date is called Amer, inspired by the outposts and houses of Rajasthan, especially the Amer Fort. This renowned architecture combines Hindu and Mughal style with a captivating aesthetic. ” The castle’s style wonderfully merges Hindu and Islamic cultural aspects, which inspired me to create an entire selection”, Agarwal explained.
Adaa, a series that is dear to his center, was inspired by famous Hindu women of the past, including Razia Sultan, the first woman to rule the Delhi Sultanate, and Maharani Gayatri Devi, Princess Sita Devi, and Adaa. ” I imagined myself as a developer in their time and asked,’ If I had my own design tone, how do I design these women?'” shared Agarwal.