Gehne ("Jewelry")

The Indian jewelry box is a symbol of both romantic tradition and feminist resilience - both coming together in "perfect halves".

Historical context: In the early 1900s, jewelry was deeply entwined with love, marriage, and family legacy—gifts exchanged during weddings, tokens of affection, and heirlooms passed from mother to daughter. But beneath its ornamental beauty lay a quiet power: jewelry was often a woman’s only personal wealth, legally hers to keep, sell, or safeguard. In a time when women had limited financial rights, these pieces became tools of autonomy—used to navigate personal crises, assert independence, or even escape oppressive circumstances.