When these luminous glass pieces landed on Indian shores in the late 18th century, they sparked an immediate design revolution. Wealthy Indian royals and elite patrons, captivated by the glass’s brilliant, reflective quality, began commissioning local artisans to replicate the Western technique.

At MoMA, Nilima Sheikh’s suspended scrolls and paintings bring Kashmir’s layered histories into focus through image, text, and intricate stencilled patterns.

Discover how Cartier’s contemporary high-jewelry collection remixes the past. This piece translates the historic, hand-engraved gemstone traditions of the Indian courts into a hyper-modern engineering feat designed for the modern collector.