MEET THE ARTISANS

The Hands Behind Every DORI Piece

Every DORI creation begins with a pair of skilled hands.
 Hands that have shaped metal for decades.
 Hands that learned from their fathers, who learned from theirs.
 Hands that carry the knowledge, patience, and artistry of India’s age-old jewelry-making traditions.

Our jewelry is not made in factories.
 It is made in workshops across Jaipur, Rajasthan, and India, where master craftsmen—known as karigars—bring each design to life with dedication, emotion, and extraordinary skill.

This is the heart of DORI.
 Our artisans.
 Our family.

Generations of Craftsmanship

Most of our karigars come from multi-generational artisan families, where jewelry making is not just a job—it is a heritage.
 They specialize in age-old techniques such as:

  • Hand-hammering

  • Hand-soldering

  • Stone setting

  • Gold-plating preparation

  • Threadwork and hand-stitching

  • Kundan crafting and polishing

These techniques require precision, patience, and years of practice. By choosing DORI, you support the continuation of these disappearing art forms.

Our Jaipur Workshops

Jaipur is the heartbeat of India’s jewelry craft, and it’s where many of our artisans live and work.
 In these workshops:

  • Stones are cut, shaped, and polished

  • Brass and silver are molded into form

  • Intricate work is done entirely by hand

  • Gold-plating preparation is performed with care

  • Every piece is inspected for strength, shine, and finish

This is where you’ll see a piece evolve — from raw metal and uncut stones into a finished, gold-plated, handmade design.

Crafting With Pride, Purpose & Precision

When a DORI artisan works on a piece, they pour their full attention into it.
 Every curve is shaped manually.
 Every setting is checked.
 Every polish is done by hand.

A single necklace or earring often passes through 10–15 pairs of hands, each adding a layer of expertise. This collective craftsmanship is what gives DORI jewelry its signature look, feel, and soul.

Empowering Communities, Supporting Artisans

DORI works directly with artisans—not intermediaries or mass manufacturers.

Our mission is to:

  • Support artisan livelihoods

  • Provide fair wages

  • Ensure safe, respectful working conditions

  • Offer consistent work throughout the year

  • Promote traditional Indian craftsmanship globally

Behind every piece you wear is an artisan whose craft, story, and passion you become part of.

From Their Hands to Yours

When you choose a DORI piece, you don’t just buy jewelry.
 You support an artisan’s family.
 You help keep traditional techniques alive.
 You celebrate slow, ethical, handmade craftsmanship.

Your jewelry carries their touch, their time, and their artistry.
 And that is what makes each piece irreplaceable.