Susan's Collection

Long ago, someone told me a fascinating tale about a great fire that once broke out in the Potala Palace in Lhasa. The palace was adorned with countless precious stones and intricate artworks. When the fire raged, the intense heat caused many of these gemstones to melt. From this destruction emerged a beautiful new art form , “Cloisonné. This technique, known for its vibrant enamelwork separated by delicate metal wires, is said to have been inspired by the way the melted stones fused and solidified in mesmerizing patterns. Whether myth or history, the story symbolizes how beauty can arise from ashes.

Several hundred years ago , land certificates (Lal Purjaa) used to look like this . One of my favorite possessions.