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Designer: Lakshmi Sravanthi Amanchi

Vaidyaratna – A Tribute to Dr. G V Rao

Vaidyaratna is a collection by Lakshmi Sravanthi Amanchi, a student of Diploma in Fine Jewellery Design August 2022 at JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Bengaluru for JD Design Awards 2023. The collection paid tribute to the philanthropic work of Dr. G V Rao from Hyderabad who offers free of cost surgeries to the poor. Till date he has conducted 60,000 surgeries. For her designs, the young designer sought inspiration from the ancient medicinal book called, ‘Suśrutasaṃhitā’ by Sage Sushruta, which is still followed by modern science. The materials used in the designs are –  Gold, Ruby, Emerald, Diamonds, and Pearls. There are a total five pieces of jewellery in the collection which comprises of five pieces – Necklace, Earrings, Ring, Kada, Brooch.

The collection was awarded the Best Executed Collection.

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Photography Credits: Prem Pandora