Full hawa Meaning: Full hawa is a term I picked up during my college days in Pune, and have heard it in Bombay as well. I think itu2019s a pan- Maharashtra word.
Itu2019s the best way to describe happiness. Something nice happened? Full hawa. You got a job? Full hawa. No traffic on Elphinstone Road bridge? Fullest hawa! Anirban Dasgupta is a stand- up comedian Anirban Dasgupta explains bombay BOL prachi sibal prachi. sibal@ mid- day. com If jewellery is on your mind, whether it is to accessorise your work wear or for an upcoming wedding, you donu2019t have to rely on last seasonu2019s trends, but can get a head- start on upcoming ones u2014 which colours will make it big, what gems will feature at the top and other such questions u2014 at the annual India International Jewellery ( IIJS) Signature. The show is an opportunity to scout for all kinds of trinkets under one roof. u201c Even though you canu2019t buy [ the products] directly, you can place orders and get clued into whatu2019s on offer, u201c says Sweta Saraf, a jewellery professional who will be exhibiting a new collection of artisanal jewellery, Nihara, from her bespoke brand Sweta S Fine Jewellery, at a special women entrepreneurs pavilion that has been instituted this year.
u201c The exhibition is at the forefront of the design scene and has exhibitors from across the country displaying their pieces.
All the big manufacturing names are here. The exhibition is divided into sections such as loose stones, studded jewellery and gold jewellery,u201d Saraf says.
Her own collection makes use of rough gems that are usually considered a waste product in the industry. u201c This is for the contemporary woman who doesnu2019t necessarily see jewellery as an investment, and the price points are lower while the designs are contemporary,u201d she explains.
Organised by the Gem and Jewellery Export Council of India, the selection process for the exhibitors that ensures authenticity, and adequate paperwork is in place before display.
on February 13 to 15, 10 am to 7 pm and February 16, 10 am to 6 pm AT Bombay Exhibition Centre, off Western Express Highway, Goregaon East.
log on to iijs- signature. org for registration The hottest event across seven days the big picture At a going on exhibition, you get to explore gemstones, gold and studded pieces to set the trend for the year Jewellery from around the country ( Above and right) Exhibitors displaying their collections to the visitors at the show last year Nihara collection Sweta Saraf
