<p>Though a music teacher by profession, H J Padma Priya’s passion has always been arts and crafts. It is this interest that has prompted her to make earrings, neckpieces and bracelets for the past one-and-half years. </p>.<p>“I have been in love with fashion jewellery for a long time now but whenever I went to buy something, there was always something lacking in those pieces. So I started creating the designs that came to mind when I looked at those accessories and that’s how it started,” says Padma Priya. </p>.<p>Explaining that she has been creatively inclined since childhood, Padma Priya says that she doesn’t follow a set design, but explores different themes.</p>.<p>“I started creating accessories that are more of statement pieces. For example, I have made a ‘Love For The Sea’ collection, a vintage collection, ones with elements of ‘Game of Thrones’, charms symbolising popular music bands like Guns N’ Roses and jewellery with music notation,” she says. Recently, Padma Priya also upcycled a pair of shoes using Rivoli stones.</p>.<p>Some of her other popular creations are an ‘Alice in Wonderland’ charm bracelet, trumpet drop earrings, tassel earrings she made with chiffon fabric and light blub charm earrings.</p>.<p>Talking about her most unique creation, she says, “I had a lot of fun making a pink layered bracelet with Rivoli stones and matching earrings. For this, I loved working on different shapes like square and oval. It is a statement piece that one can wear for an evening party or along with formal outfits.”</p>.<p>A firm believer of the idea that people need to make time to follow their passion, no matter how busy they are with regular jobs, she invests a little time every day to pursue her hobby. </p>.<p>Padma Priya says, “Ideas keep coming to me throughout the day. After winding up my work, I sit down at night and give shape to those ideas. Music has played an important role in my life and helped me see the beauty in everything.” </p>.<p>When asked what she mostly uses for her jewellery, she says, “I use tassels, freshwater pearls, feathers and Rivoli stones. I curate some of my raw materials from Hong Kong; this is for precision. The other raw materials are sourced locally.”</p>.<p>Sourcing materials from other places means that sometimes it takes almost two months for the items to reach her. Though it is a costly affair, she says that it is not the financial aspect but the long wait that makes her restless.</p>.<p>A strong support system at home is a motivating factor; her parents and husband encourage her fascination for all art forms. This has emboldened her to pursue her future plans of opening a jewellery studio one day and collaborating with a fashion designer.</p>.<p>Padma Priya uses the name ‘Alankruti Art Platform’ on social media to promote her work.</p>.<p class="byline"><br /><em>(Padmapriya’s work can be viewed on Instagram at @alankruti_art_platform)</em></p>
<p>Though a music teacher by profession, H J Padma Priya’s passion has always been arts and crafts. It is this interest that has prompted her to make earrings, neckpieces and bracelets for the past one-and-half years. </p>.<p>“I have been in love with fashion jewellery for a long time now but whenever I went to buy something, there was always something lacking in those pieces. So I started creating the designs that came to mind when I looked at those accessories and that’s how it started,” says Padma Priya. </p>.<p>Explaining that she has been creatively inclined since childhood, Padma Priya says that she doesn’t follow a set design, but explores different themes.</p>.<p>“I started creating accessories that are more of statement pieces. For example, I have made a ‘Love For The Sea’ collection, a vintage collection, ones with elements of ‘Game of Thrones’, charms symbolising popular music bands like Guns N’ Roses and jewellery with music notation,” she says. Recently, Padma Priya also upcycled a pair of shoes using Rivoli stones.</p>.<p>Some of her other popular creations are an ‘Alice in Wonderland’ charm bracelet, trumpet drop earrings, tassel earrings she made with chiffon fabric and light blub charm earrings.</p>.<p>Talking about her most unique creation, she says, “I had a lot of fun making a pink layered bracelet with Rivoli stones and matching earrings. For this, I loved working on different shapes like square and oval. It is a statement piece that one can wear for an evening party or along with formal outfits.”</p>.<p>A firm believer of the idea that people need to make time to follow their passion, no matter how busy they are with regular jobs, she invests a little time every day to pursue her hobby. </p>.<p>Padma Priya says, “Ideas keep coming to me throughout the day. After winding up my work, I sit down at night and give shape to those ideas. Music has played an important role in my life and helped me see the beauty in everything.” </p>.<p>When asked what she mostly uses for her jewellery, she says, “I use tassels, freshwater pearls, feathers and Rivoli stones. I curate some of my raw materials from Hong Kong; this is for precision. The other raw materials are sourced locally.”</p>.<p>Sourcing materials from other places means that sometimes it takes almost two months for the items to reach her. Though it is a costly affair, she says that it is not the financial aspect but the long wait that makes her restless.</p>.<p>A strong support system at home is a motivating factor; her parents and husband encourage her fascination for all art forms. This has emboldened her to pursue her future plans of opening a jewellery studio one day and collaborating with a fashion designer.</p>.<p>Padma Priya uses the name ‘Alankruti Art Platform’ on social media to promote her work.</p>.<p class="byline"><br /><em>(Padmapriya’s work can be viewed on Instagram at @alankruti_art_platform)</em></p>
