{"id":32516,"date":"2025-07-17T15:40:55","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T10:10:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/?p=32516"},"modified":"2025-07-28T17:19:48","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T11:49:48","slug":"india-gcc-jewellery-design-collaboration-kicks-off-in-mumbai-ahead-of-sajex-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/india-gcc-jewellery-design-collaboration-kicks-off-in-mumbai-ahead-of-sajex-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"India-GCC Jewellery Design Collaboration Kicks Off in Mumbai Ahead of SAJEX 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

GJEPC hosted the inaugural session of the Exporter and GCC Designers\u2019 Workshop at the Bharat Ratnam Mega CFC, SEEPZ in Mumbai on 17th<\/sup>\u00a0July. The event marks a key milestone in the lead-up to SAJEX (Saudi Arabia Jewellery Exposition), GJEPC\u2019s first-ever show in Saudi Arabia, scheduled from 11th to 13th September 2025 at the Jeddah Superdome.<\/p>\n

The workshop was inaugurated by Mr. Milan Chokshi, Co-convener PMBD, and Mr. Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC, along with distinguished designers and industry stakeholders. A special welcome was extended to Ms. Mahima Varma and Mr. Tarun Jain, Founders of the World Academy of Design, Dubai, who partnered with the Council to bring six leading GCC-based designers to collaborate with Indian manufacturers.<\/p>\n

Delivering the keynote address, Mr. Sabyasachi Ray expressed his optimism about the initiative: \u201cThis design workshop marks a crucial step in deepening India\u2019s engagement with the fast-evolving Saudi jewellery market. With Saudi\u2019s jewellery imports expected to grow from $4.5 billion to $8.5 billion by 2030, this is a timely initiative. The collaboration between Indian manufacturers and GCC-based designers will help create region-specific collections that reflect Saudi sensibilities while showcasing India\u2019s manufacturing strength. SAJEX 2025 is not just an India show; it\u2019s envisioned as a world jewellery show, and this workshop lays the foundation for its long-term success. This is a young, affluent, and globally minded audience looking for style and substance \u2014 and India is perfectly poised to meet that demand.\u201d<\/p>\n

Adding to the sentiment, Mr. Milan Chokshi highlighted the broader design evolution taking place. \u201cThis initiative has the potential to spark something truly exciting in design. Indian jewellery design has evolved from referencing catalogues to creating original, contemporary pieces rooted in Indian heritage but made for the world. Today, as the Middle East undergoes its own transformation, this is a chance for GCC designers to draw from their own cultural identity and collaborate with Indian manufacturers to build something unique and globally relevant. The future belongs to original design \u2014 and this is where it begins.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bringing in the perspective of cross-cultural collaboration, Mr. Tarun Jain underlined the value of the exchange: \u201cThis collaboration is more than just a design exercise \u2014 it\u2019s about building a communication bridge between Indian manufacturers and the evolving Gulf market. The designers we\u2019ve brought in are visionaries who understand not only current trends but also future market demands. They\u2019ll help manufacturers align their capabilities with regional preferences and guide them in communicating effectively with buyers at SAJEX. This mutual exchange of knowledge and creativity will lay the groundwork for long-term success in the GCC.\u201d<\/p>\n

With this initiative, GJEPC is laying the groundwork for stronger ties between India and the Gulf. By bringing together design talent from both regions, the workshop is encouraging fresh ideas, meaningful partnerships, and jewellery that resonates with today\u2019s global consumer. It\u2019s a step towards building collections that not only reflect local tastes but also stand out on the international stage \u2014 just in time for the Council\u2019s much-anticipated debut in Saudi Arabia with SAJEX 2025.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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