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Over the years, Sugandh Makwana Studio has been featured in leading publications, exhibitions, and international design platforms that celebrate innovation, craftsmanship, and cultural storytelling. Each recognition is a reflection of the studio’s dedication to preserving tradition while reimagining it for the present day.

Publications & Interviews

2025, Vogue India

Featured for redefining contemporary Indian jewellery through narrative design and craftsmanship.

2025, Bombay Times, The Times of India

A leading Indian lifestyle and culture publication, which featured her story in April, 2025. This article published in the media landscape of her homeland – delved into her ethos of“reimagining traditional Indian jewellery through a contemporary, purpose-driven lens.”

2025, Munich Jewellery Week

Curated by Current Obsession Magazine, part of the MJW Paper Campaign, exploring global voices shaping the future of jewellery.

2025, Creativity Rewarded: Artit Interview

In January 2025, Sugandh’s artistic philosophy and achievements were profiled in an in-depth interview onArtit, an online arts platform, as part of their “Creativity Rewarded” series.

2024, ND, Women Shaping Design Landscape

As part of International Women’s Day 2024 celebrations (themed Inspire Inclusion), Sugandh was invited to share her story in an interview titled “Women Shaping the Design Landscape.” This special feature highlighted female designers who use their work to promote inclusivity and cultural dialogue.

In her conversation (published on the New Designers platform), Sugandh reflected on her journey as a woman of color in the creative industry and how her jewellery serves as a medium to celebrate individuality and heritage.

Award

'One for the Future' Award

Sugandh Makwana is proud to be recognised as an honoree for One for the Future, an annual award by NYC Jewelry Week celebrating emerging talent in the jewellery industry.

It highlighted her as a rising star whose work is shaping the future of jewellery. More than an accolade, One for the Future was an encouragement for Sugandh to continue pushing creative boundaries; it acknowledged that her voice, which challenges norms and embraces cultural identity, is vital to the evolving narrative of the jewellery world.

Exhibitions

2025, London Craft Week

In May 2025, Sugandh participated in London Craft Week as an exhibiting artist in the thematic show “Echoes of Presence.”

Echoes of Presence explores how materials become vessels of personal histories, embodying the traces of those who came before us and the emotions we leave behind.

This exhibition, part of London Craft Week 2025, brings together artists working across diverse craft disciplines.

2024, Cluster Contemporary Jewellery Fair

Exhibited at Cluster Jewellery Fair 2024,in December 2024; a showcase known for cutting-edge and conceptual jewellery. The fair’s theme,“Metamorphosis,” proved an ideal canvas for Sugandh’s artistry. Her designs for this exhibition embodied transformation traditional forms evolving into contemporary expressions.

2024, New Designers

Proud to have exhibited at New Designers in June 2024, London’s annual showcase of the UK’s most innovative emerging art and design talent. London’s premier annual showcase of emerging design talent. Selected for the prestigious ND Selectsprogram​, she presented her collection alongside the nation’s top new creatives.

2024, Holy Art Gallery

She also had the privilege exhibiting her work at the Holy Art Gallery in March. As part of a collective of renowned galleries worldwide, Holy Art Gallery curates exceptional exhibitions across the UK, Europe, and the USA, providing artists with invaluable opportunities to showcase their creations on a global stage.

2024, NYC Jewelry Week

Featured on theDiscoverpage of NYC Jewelry Week, a dedicated platform showcasing emerging jewellery artists from around the world. This curated space highlights fresh perspectives to the jewellery industry, celebrating their creativity, craftsmanship, and unique storytelling.

2023, Woolff Gallery

Sugandh’s creations featured in the Graduate Art Show, at London’s Woolff Gallery​. As a recent graduate of Central Saint Martins, she stood at the threshold of the professional art world, and this exhibition marked her transition from student to emerging artist.

2023, South Asian Heritage Month

Sugandh’s journey began by celebrating her roots at South Asian Heritage Month 2023. In this community-centered exhibit, her pieces paid homage to ancestral craft and storytelling, affirming that personal heritage is the cornerstone of her creativity.