A Timeless Journey

The Tapasyaa Story

In our never ceasing quest for beauty and elegance, sometimes our aspirations reveal a glimpse of that which is eternal. Inspired by the rich Indian cultural heritage, Our designs are an aspiration for simplicity, beauty and timelessness. Our story doesn’t begin with sketches on a table; it begins with the rhythm of gentle hammering done by the hands of a ‘karigar’ on silver or gold, a sound that once echoed through the corridors of Indian history. At Tapasyaa, we reimagine ancient Indian motifs like the padma (lotus), Mayura (peacock), temple art and techniques like meenakari, polki, Kundan, jali and rava work to bridge the gap between the monumental beauty of Indian history and the requirements of the modern sensibilities.

The Artist:

Shilpi Kwatra Acharya

Shilpi Acharya is an entrepreneur and Jewellery design consultant with specialization in fine gold, silver, diamond and gemstone jewellery. She is a graduate in design from The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), New Delhi. Born in a family of literature and art, her jewellery is inspired by the rich Indian cultural heritage and her travels around the world. Her distinct style blends Indian opulence with modern sensibilities, ensuring that while the inspiration is global, the soul remains deeply rooted in the unrivalled excellence of Indian silver/goldsmithing. With an eye for detail, she personally looks into the entire creative process from designing to final product development and works closely with the finest of ‘karigars’ to create unique heirloom pieces. Expertise: With over 17 years of expertise in the fine jewellery industry, she is a Jewellery Design consultant for several Indian jewellery companies and export houses catering to different global markets such as UK, France, Italy, Germany, Poland, US, Canada, Dubai, Hong Kong, Australia, S. Africa, etc. to create jewellery lines for major national and international jewellery brands. She has also been part of The UNESCO – CCI (Crafts Council of India) International Prototype Development Programme and various cluster development programmes for handicrafts in India.