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Ritu Thapar

Ritu Thapar

5.0

"My daughter inspires me a great deal. Whenever I work she likes to create something with her clay and she will bring it to me saying, 'Mommy, see what I have made. You can use it!'"

"My father was in the Air Force and he was constantly transferred to different places in India, so I had the opportunity... to travel around our country. Staying is different states was a really fun experience as I was exposed to different cultures and traditions.

"After graduating from the Jesus and Mary College in Delhi I started working for different companies in various capacities. I worked for more than 10 years and during this time I also got married and had a beautiful daughter. I continued working after my daughter was born but soon realized that I was not able to give any time to my daughter, and this was really killing me inside so I gave up my job to take care her.

"Seeing me sitting at home, my husband and friends encouraged me to do something from home so that I could take care of my daughter and at the same time do something which would keep me occupied when she was not around.

"I had no idea what to do until one day, when I was strolling through Delhi Haat – a crafts bazaar from different parts of the country – and saw amazing terracotta jewelry. I instantly fell in love with it. I have always loved jewelry and I have an eye for detail, so when I saw this beautiful creation I was mesmerized. I bought and kept the jewelry with me then one day I found an online course which taught terracotta jewelry making. I was so excited that I took up the course. I started making a piece or two which all my friends and family liked.

"However the course only taught me the basics, I was not really satisfied and wanted to learn more. I happened to meet this fine art teacher who already knew this craft. Noticing my enthusiasm she agreed to teach me the finer details of designing this art. I absorbed every single detail of this art and slowly started creating my own designs.

"Terracotta jewelry is crafted with clay which is procured from the river bed. After the piece is ready, it is baked in the oven and then hand-painted with vibrant colors and finally varnished with toxic-free lacquer.

"After learning the art, I started making few pieces and tried showing them in exhibitions here in Delhi. At first the response was not very great but I didn't lose hope and continued with my passion for jewelry making. Then one day I got a call from someone down south who had seen my pieces and really appreciated my art, and placed an order for his stores. I was so excited and this perhaps is the starting point of my journey into this beautiful world of jewelry artistry.

"Since it is been difficult to manage everything on my own, I've been able to offer work to young enthusiasts keen to learn this art. After training them I offered them work. I also started teaching this craft to a few women from rural backgrounds. They make simpler beads while the more creative works are done by young talented artists.

"I create most of the designs. I have been designing and making jewelry since 2011 but I haven't been able to afford my own kiln since requires a lot of capital. For now, I hire a kiln to bake my jewelry but I hope very soon to have my own.

"My daughter inspires me a great deal. Whenever I work she likes to create something with her clay and she will bring it to me saying, 'Mommy, see what I have made. You can use it in your jewelry!'

"I love my work and it is mentally and emotionally very satisfying to see a lump of clay take such beautiful proportions. I get a lot of inspiration from nature and from things around me. We have a collection called the Temple Jewellery featuring pendants shaped like Hindu gods and goddesses.

"One day I would surely like to have my own manufacturing unit and create beautiful jewelry under one roof."
57 items

Ceramic dangle earrings, 'Royal Ambience' - Bollywood-Inspired Copper and Silver Ceramic Dangle Earrings

Royal Ambience, Bollywood-Inspired Copper and Silver Ceramic Dangle Earrings

Ritu Thapar
5.0
$26.99 ON SALE $29.99

Ceramic dangle earrings, 'Sunflower Seduction' - Sunflower-Shaped Ceramic Dangle Earrings in Red and Golden

Sunflower Seduction, Sunflower-Shaped Ceramic Dangle Earrings in Red and Golden

Ritu Thapar
5.0
$26.99 ON SALE $29.99

Ceramic dangle earrings, 'Mughal Morning' - Hand Crafted Ceramic Dangle Earrings in Blue and Gold

Mughal Morning, Hand Crafted Ceramic Dangle Earrings in Blue and Gold

Ritu Thapar
5.0
$25.19 ON SALE $27.99

Ceramic dangle earrings, 'Daffodils' - Long Floral Dangle Earrings Handmade from Ceramic

Daffodils, Long Floral Dangle Earrings Handmade from Ceramic

Ritu Thapar
5.0
$25.19 ON SALE $27.99

Ceramic dangle earrings, 'Watchful Hamsa' - Hamsa Eye Ceramic Dangle Earrings from India

Watchful Hamsa, Hamsa Eye Ceramic Dangle Earrings from India

Ritu Thapar
5.0
$23.39 ON SALE $25.99

Ceramic dangle earrings, 'Golden Chakra' - Handmade Ceramic Chakra Earrings in Gold Color

Golden Chakra, Handmade Ceramic Chakra Earrings in Gold Color

Ritu Thapar
5.0
$35.99 ON SALE $39.99

Ceramic dangle earrings, 'Peacock Drops' - Ceramic Drop Shaped Dangle Earrings by Indian Artistans

Peacock Drops, Ceramic Drop Shaped Dangle Earrings by Indian Artistans

Ritu Thapar
5.0
$25.19 ON SALE $27.99

Ceramic dangle earrings, 'Heavenly Flowers' - Purple and Blue Floral Ceramic Dangle Earrings from India

Heavenly Flowers, Purple and Blue Floral Ceramic Dangle Earrings from India

Ritu Thapar
5.0
$25.19 ON SALE $27.99

Ceramic pendant necklace, 'Petal Glory' - Folk Art Floral Blue and Golden Ceramic Pendant Necklace

Petal Glory, Folk Art Floral Blue and Golden Ceramic Pendant Necklace

Ritu Thapar
5.0
$62.99 ON SALE $69.99

Ceramic pendant necklace, 'Victorious Gold' - Hand-Painted Golden Ceramic Pendant Necklace from India

Victorious Gold, Hand-Painted Golden Ceramic Pendant Necklace from India

Ritu Thapar
5.0
$70.19 ON SALE $77.99

Hand painted ceramic dangle earrings, 'Pink Trapeze' - Hand Painted Ceramic Dangle Earrings from India

Pink Trapeze, Hand Painted Ceramic Dangle Earrings from India

Ritu Thapar
5.0
$23.39 ON SALE $25.99

Ceramic beaded necklace, 'My Lotus' - Hand-Painted Lotus-Inspired Golden Ceramic Beaded Necklace

My Lotus, Hand-Painted Lotus-Inspired Golden Ceramic Beaded Necklace

Ritu Thapar
5.0
$44.99 ON SALE $49.99

Ceramic pendant necklace, 'Divine Galaxy' - Unique Handpainted Terracotta Necklace from India

Divine Galaxy, Unique Handpainted Terracotta Necklace from India

Ritu Thapar
5.0
$53.99 ON SALE $59.99

Ceramic dangle earrings, 'Green Coronas' - Corona Motif Ceramic Dangle Earrings Crafted in India

Green Coronas, Corona Motif Ceramic Dangle Earrings Crafted in India

Ritu Thapar
5.0
$31.49 ON SALE $34.99

Ceramic dangle earrings, 'Feather Droplet' - Hand-Painted Droplet Ceramic Dangle Earrings from India

Feather Droplet, Hand-Painted Droplet Ceramic Dangle Earrings from India

Ritu Thapar
5.0
$34.19 ON SALE $37.99

Ceramic dangle earrings, 'Cerise Flowers' - Hand Crafted Floral Ceramic Dangle Earrings from India

Cerise Flowers, Hand Crafted Floral Ceramic Dangle Earrings from India

Ritu Thapar
5.0
$34.19 ON SALE $37.99

Terracotta dangle earrings, 'Dancing Sparrow' - Hand Crafted Terracotta Blue Bird Earrings from India

Dancing Sparrow, Hand Crafted Terracotta Blue Bird Earrings from India

Ritu Thapar
5.0
$25.19 ON SALE $27.99

Ceramic dangle earrings, 'Tribal Mounds' - Red Ceramic Dangle Earrings Handcrafted in India

Tribal Mounds, Red Ceramic Dangle Earrings Handcrafted in India

Ritu Thapar
5.0
$34.19 ON SALE $37.99

Ceramic dangle earrings, 'Divine Galaxy' - Black and Red Handmade Terracotta Ceramic Earrings

Divine Galaxy, Black and Red Handmade Terracotta Ceramic Earrings

Ritu Thapar
5.0
$35.99 ON SALE $39.99

Ceramic dangle earrings, 'Crescent Flora' - Artisan Crafted Bollywood Ceramic Dangle Earrings from India

Crescent Flora, Artisan Crafted Bollywood Ceramic Dangle Earrings from India

Ritu Thapar
5.0
$26.99 ON SALE $29.99

Terracotta beaded unity bracelet, 'Omkara Unity' - Handcrafted Indian Brown & Blue Terracotta Unity Bracelet

Omkara Unity, Handcrafted Indian Brown & Blue Terracotta Unity Bracelet

Ritu Thapar
5.0
$23.39 ON SALE $25.99

Ceramic dangle earrings, 'Bright Sky' - Hand-Painted Sky Blue and Golden Ceramic Dangle Earrings

Bright Sky, Hand-Painted Sky Blue and Golden Ceramic Dangle Earrings

Ritu Thapar
5.0
$23.39 ON SALE $25.99

Ceramic dangle earrings, 'Pichwai Art' - Hand Painted Floral Dangle Earrings

Pichwai Art, Hand Painted Floral Dangle Earrings

Ritu Thapar
5.0
$23.39 ON SALE $25.99

Ceramic dangle earrings, 'Sun Catchers' - Handcrafted Blue and Gold Ceramic Circle Dangle Earrings

Sun Catchers, Handcrafted Blue and Gold Ceramic Circle Dangle Earrings

Ritu Thapar
5.0
$23.39 ON SALE $25.99

Ceramic dangle earrings, 'Bollywood Flower' - Hand-Painted Floral Ceramic Dangle Earrings from India

Bollywood Flower, Hand-Painted Floral Ceramic Dangle Earrings from India

Ritu Thapar
5.0
$34.19 ON SALE $37.99

Ceramic dangle earrings, 'Bright Fusion' - Handmade Ceramic Dangle Earrings with Sterling Silver Hooks

Bright Fusion, Handmade Ceramic Dangle Earrings with Sterling Silver Hooks

Ritu Thapar
5.0
$26.99 ON SALE $29.99

Ceramic dangle earrings, 'Forest Duo' - Round Deer-Themed Blue and Pink Ceramic Dangle Earrings

Forest Duo, Round Deer-Themed Blue and Pink Ceramic Dangle Earrings

Ritu Thapar
5.0
$23.39 ON SALE $25.99

Ceramic drop earrings, 'Preening Peacock' - Hand Painted Ceramic Peacock Drop Earrings

Preening Peacock, Hand Painted Ceramic Peacock Drop Earrings

Ritu Thapar
5.0
$21.59 ON SALE $23.99

Ceramic dangle earrings, 'Mughal Midnight' - Handmade Black and Multicolor Ceramic Dangle Earrings

Mughal Midnight, Handmade Black and Multicolor Ceramic Dangle Earrings

Ritu Thapar
5.0
$23.39 ON SALE $25.99

Ceramic dangle earrings, 'Bollywood Sonata' - Red Blue and Gold Ceramic Dangle Earrings from India

Bollywood Sonata, Red Blue and Gold Ceramic Dangle Earrings from India

Ritu Thapar
5.0
$21.59 ON SALE $23.99

Ceramic dangle earrings, 'Floral Eye' - Double Fired Terracotta Clay Earrings with Floral Motif

Floral Eye, Double Fired Terracotta Clay Earrings with Floral Motif

Ritu Thapar
5.0
$23.39 ON SALE $25.99

Ceramic dangle earrings, 'Bollywood Crescents' - Pink and Blue Ceramic Dangle Earrings from India

Bollywood Crescents, Pink and Blue Ceramic Dangle Earrings from India

Ritu Thapar
5.0
$31.49 ON SALE $34.99

Ceramic dangle earrings, 'Dancing Drummers' - Hand Crafted Green Ceramic Dangle Earrings from India

Dancing Drummers, Hand Crafted Green Ceramic Dangle Earrings from India

Ritu Thapar
5.0
$23.39 ON SALE $25.99

Ceramic dangle earrings, 'Heavenly Drums' - Handcrafted Ceramic Dangle Earrings from India

Heavenly Drums, Handcrafted Ceramic Dangle Earrings from India

Ritu Thapar
5.0
$34.19 ON SALE $37.99

Ceramic dangle earrings, 'Dazzling Daffodils' - Hand-Painted Floral Ceramic Dangle Earrings from India

Dazzling Daffodils, Hand-Painted Floral Ceramic Dangle Earrings from India

Ritu Thapar
5.0
$26.99 ON SALE $29.99

Ceramic dangle earrings, 'Festive Glamour' - Hand-Painted Festive Glamour Jhumka Ceramic Earrings

Festive Glamour, Hand-Painted Festive Glamour Jhumka Ceramic Earrings

Ritu Thapar
5.0
$31.49 ON SALE $34.99

Ceramic dangle earrings, 'Chocolate Kiss' - Fair Trade Hand Painted Dangle Earrings in Chocolate Brown a

Indian Bells, Fair Trade Hand Painted Dangle Earrings in Chocolate Brown a

Ritu Thapar
5.0
$26.99 ON SALE $29.99

Ceramic dangle earrings, 'Golden Paisley Glamour' - Hand Painted Golden Ceramic Earrings in Paisley Shape

Golden Paisley Glamour, Hand Painted Golden Ceramic Earrings in Paisley Shape

Ritu Thapar
5.0
$25.19 ON SALE $27.99

Ceramic dangle earrings, 'Arabesque Appeal' - Hand Painted Ceramic and Sterling Silver Earrings

Arabesque Appeal, Hand Painted Ceramic and Sterling Silver Earrings

Ritu Thapar
5.0
$23.39 ON SALE $25.99

Ceramic dangle earrings, 'Madhubani Glory' - Madhubani-Themed Hand-Painted Ceramic Dangle Earrings

Madhubani Glory, Madhubani-Themed Hand-Painted Ceramic Dangle Earrings

Ritu Thapar
5.0
$23.39 ON SALE $25.99

Ceramic pendant necklace, 'Summer Sunflower' - Handmade Ceramic Flower Pendant Necklace

Summer Sunflower, Handmade Ceramic Flower Pendant Necklace

Ritu Thapar
5.0
$23.39 ON SALE $25.99

Ceramic dangle earrings, 'Delhi Green' - Green Floral Ceramic Dangle Earrings from India

Delhi Green, Green Floral Ceramic Dangle Earrings from India

Ritu Thapar
5.0
$23.39 ON SALE $25.99

Ceramic dangle earrings, 'Golden Ladies' - Hand-Painted Feminine Ceramic Dangle Earrings from India

Golden Ladies, Hand-Painted Feminine Ceramic Dangle Earrings from India

Ritu Thapar
5.0
$34.19 ON SALE $37.99

Ceramic dangle earrings, 'Ashtamangala' - Lotus Ashtamangala-Themed Painted Ceramic Dangle Earrings

Ashtamangala, Lotus Ashtamangala-Themed Painted Ceramic Dangle Earrings

Ritu Thapar
5.0
$23.39 ON SALE $25.99

Ceramic dangle earrings, 'Pink Harmony' - Handcrafted Ceramic Dangle Earrings in Pink and Gold

Pink Harmony, Handcrafted Ceramic Dangle Earrings in Pink and Gold

Ritu Thapar
5.0
$26.99 ON SALE $29.99

Ceramic dangle earrings, 'Lavender Harmony' - Hand Crafted Ceramic Dangle Earrings from India

Lavender Harmony, Hand Crafted Ceramic Dangle Earrings from India

Ritu Thapar
5.0
$26.99 ON SALE $29.99

Ceramic dangle earrings, 'Golden Floral' - Gold Tone Floral Ceramic Dangle Earrings by Indian Artisans

Golden Floral, Gold Tone Floral Ceramic Dangle Earrings by Indian Artisans

Ritu Thapar
5.0
$26.99 ON SALE $29.99

Ceramic dangle earrings, 'Fresh-Cut Flowers' - Hand Painted Ceramic Floral Dangle Earrings

Fresh-Cut Flowers, Hand Painted Ceramic Floral Dangle Earrings

5.0
$23.39 ON SALE $25.99

Ceramic dangle earrings, 'Golden Gala' - Fair Trade Hand Painted Black and Gold Ceramic Earrings

Golden Gala, Fair Trade Hand Painted Black and Gold Ceramic Earrings

Ritu Thapar
5.0
$34.19 ON SALE $37.99

Ceramic dangle earrings, 'Rajasthani Woman' - Hand Painted Terracotta Dangle Earrings

Rajasthani Woman, Hand Painted Terracotta Dangle Earrings

Ritu Thapar
5.0
$23.39 ON SALE $25.99

Ceramic dangle earrings, 'Shy Peacock' - Ceramic Peacock-Motif Dangle Earrings

Shy Peacock, Ceramic Peacock-Motif Dangle Earrings

Ritu Thapar
5.0
$23.39 ON SALE $25.99

Hand painted ceramic dangle earrings, 'Yellow Trellis' - Oven Fired Ceramic Floral Dangle Earrings from India

Yellow Trellis, Oven Fired Ceramic Floral Dangle Earrings from India

Ritu Thapar
5.0
$23.39 ON SALE $25.99

Ceramic dangle earrings, 'Mandala Flowers' - Floral Ceramic Dangle Earrings from India

Mandala Flowers, Floral Ceramic Dangle Earrings from India

Ritu Thapar
5.0
$23.39 ON SALE $25.99

Terracotta dangle earrings, 'Peaceful Chakra' - Blue and Golden Hand Painted Terracotta Silver Hook Earrings

Peaceful Chakra, Blue and Golden Hand Painted Terracotta Silver Hook Earrings

Ritu Thapar
5.0
$23.39 ON SALE $25.99

Ceramic dangle earrings, 'Warli Tribal' - Hand Painted Ceramic Dangle Earrings

Warli Tribal, Hand Painted Ceramic Dangle Earrings

Ritu Thapar
5.0
$23.39 ON SALE $25.99

Ceramic chandelier earrings, 'Bollywood Honeycomb' - Painted Ceramic Chandelier Earrings from India

Bollywood Honeycomb, Painted Ceramic Chandelier Earrings from India

Ritu Thapar
5.0
$26.99 ON SALE $29.99

Ceramic dangle earrings, 'Sea Leaves' - Handcrafted Blue and Green Ceramic Leaf Dangle Earrings

Sea Leaves, Handcrafted Blue and Green Ceramic Leaf Dangle Earrings

Ritu Thapar
5.0
$23.39 ON SALE $25.99

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