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A meticulous handmade Rolex Crystal Watch
Rolex
Accessory
Toronto, Canada

“Timeless Treasures” is dedicated to the powerful legacy and emotional depth embedded in jewelry passed down through generations. This exhibit explores the theme of jewelry as a vessel for memory, connection, and cultural heritage, emphasizing how these pieces transcend mere ornamentation to become symbols of enduring love and familial devotion. Each of the four showcased items tells its own unique story, reflecting the history, values, and traditions of the families who cherished them. Through intricate designs and precious materials, these artifacts encapsulate moments of joy, loss, and celebration, representing not just personal style but the very essence of human relationships. The collection aims to immerse visitors in the universal language of heirlooms, highlighting how jewelry serves as a bridge between the past and present. “Timeless Treasures” invites viewers to ponder the emotional weight of inherited artifacts, prompting reflection on what it means to pass down stories and connections through wearable art.

This is a specific chunni used during a pre wedding ceremony called a “chunni chadai” during this ceremony, the groom’s family drapes the chunni over the bride's head, resembling a veil. This gesture symbolizes the groom’s family taking the initial steps to welcome the bride into their family. Typically, the chunni is a shade of red, chosen to complement the bride's skin tone, and features a gold tassel border known as “gota.”
This Chunni was designed by my father and grandmother, in collaboration with local artisans called Karigaars in Punjab who hand-sew every detail.
Women’s Scarf which is a part of a 3 piece outfit of a top and bottom as well.
Brampton, Ontario

The Gho is Bhutan's traditional knee-length robe for men, tied at the waist with a woven belt called a kera. It features large cuffs and an interior pocket, created by its unique folding style. Mandatory in formal settings, the Gho reflects Bhutanese cultural identity and heritage.
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Men's National Dress of Bhutan
Toronto, Canada

The ring is made of a bright orange oval amber pendant with darker amber inclusions. It is encased in a small silver border that leads into a simple silver band.
The designer is unknown.
Jewelry(ring).
Toronto ON.

Join us in experiencing our exhibit Treasures from Our Roots, a testament of family heirlooms and sentimental pieces that showcase rich culture and family heritage. Explore the family ties that intertwine our vastly different pieces. In this exhibit, we have on display not only what is visible to the eye but also a connection to the way in which family influences and shapes fashion. As you go through our exhibit notice the different textures and colours of the pieces. Take a closer look at the work that went into creating each object on display. In this collection that we have put together, we have an amber ring passed down from mother to daughter, a Cultivo de la vida dress crafted by a grandmother for her granddaughter, a Chunni (Scarf) given to me by my mother. A gho (Bhutanese Men’s National Dress) that was given to me by my grandfather. These pieces are linked in an exhibit that honours the lasting bonds of family, heritage, and culture through heirlooms that tell stories across generations. Let our display remind us of the things that truly bind us together, family history, and the legacies we continue to shape.

This is a sleeveless, full-length dress with a fitted bodice and a flowing skirt. It features a halter neckline with delicate lace ties, adding a soft, feminine touch to the overall look.
Outerwear
Toronto, ON

Outerwear
A-line dress with a matching coat that belonged to my grandma
Toronto, ON
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Handmade knitted sweater, colourful patchwork, JWAnderson sweater replica made by Maria Capi. Outwear. Toronto, ON.

This exhibit honors the beauty and significance of cherished garments and jewelry passed down through generations of women. Each piece tells a unique story: a handmade sweater symbolizing warmth and care, a prom dress capturing youthful dreams, a mother’s necklace representing enduring family bonds, and a vintage dress with a matching coat from a grandmother, reflecting timeless elegance. Together, these items form a tapestry of memories and milestones, illustrating the strength, grace, and love that connect women across time.