The dress designs from 60s and 70s are all the rage in the Eid preparations these days, with retro fashion fad, there has been a boom in the demand for antique and oxidised artificial jewellery designs.
The artificial jewellery in the markets of the metro are stacked to the roof with glittering post-millennial designs as well as huge earrings, pendants and bracelets that ring of hippie era.
Be it big jhomkas of Rajasthani design or the articulate Turkish earring with a glint of west, customers have their pick to match the mood and the dress.
During market surveys by The Express Tribune, women said wearing gold was now only limited to weddings, they prefer artificial jewellery to accessorise per the prevailing fashion. And this year, the accessories have to match short shirts and farshi shalwars.
Meanwhile, shopkeepers claim that social media and drama serials have increased the demand for antique and oxidised jewellery.
Women's jewellery trends change with time, with recent years seeing oxidised and antique jewellery make a prominent place in the fashion industry. Oxidised jewellery has a special allure due to its dull shine and unique design depicting a combination of traditional and modern fashion.
Antique design jewellery takes inspiration from the royal jewellery of the old era. The demand for these styles has evidently increased in the major markets of Karachi, and they are also being purchased through online shopping forums that provide high-quality artificial pieces at low prices.
These artificial pieces are lightweight for everyday use, as well as light on the pocket, increasing their popularity among women. Vendors in Zainab Market claim the trend of antique and oxidised jewellery will increase with time, as the younger generation is particularly interested in these unique and traditional designs.
Rajasthani, Afghani, Nepali, Mughal and Classical jewellery styles are particularly famous for their deep colors, delicate craftsmanship and unique designs, aiding women in their consideration of antique and oxidised jewellery as the best choice for Eid.
Rajasthani bangles are being sold at prices ranging from Rs500 to Rs1,000, while Turkish bracelets are available for Rs1,000. Nepali bracelets, on the other hand, are available for prices between Rs200 and Rs1,000. Rajasthani, Nepali, and Afghani earrings are being sold from Rs200 to Rs1,000 while German necklaces are priced between Rs500 to Rs2,000.
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