Rahul Jhaveri, Co-founder of Studio Renn (meaning rebirth), is known for transforming everyday inspirations into abstract expressions, working with a mix of precious metals such as gold and alternative materials including concrete, wood and found objects. Known for its “material-agnostic” jewellery, the studio has showcased sculptural and asymmetrical pieces combining unconventional materials like concrete, rusted iron, or wood with gold and diamonds.
Making its first foray into silver, Studio Renn introduced the Vadlo necklace at the recently concluded India Art Fair 2026, New Delhi, as part of its presentation theme titled (de)code . (re)code.
The Vadlo collection gets a stylish makeover by Jhaveri, underscoring the importance of cultural continuity while staying relevant to today. Traditionally, this ethnic jewellery piece is worn by women from various communities in Kutch, including the Rabari, Vaishnavite Hindu, Meghwal, Bhil, among others. The rigid Vadlo, crafted in high-quality silver with twisted wirework, sits like a large ring around the neck and is symbolic of status and identity.
Jhaveri further explains, “The study draws upon vernacular jewellery traditions of nomadic and pastoral communities in India. For them, their jewellery is portable wealth —often the most valuable material possessions they own—and their communal as well as personal identities are closely tied to what they wear.
“It is this deep relationship with jewellery that we have sought to emulate through this work. Vadlo stands as a reminder of our lesser-known heritage and of the powerful role jewellery plays in shaping cultural identity.”