About Amrapali Museum
The Amrapali Museum is a private museum dedicated to Indian jewellery and jewelled objects, located in Jaipur's C-Scheme area. Established in January 2018 by Rajiv Arora and Rajesh Ajmera, founders of Amrapali Jewels, the museum houses over 4,000 artefacts collected over four decades. The collection spans tribal jewellery, royal ornaments, silver artefacts, and decorative objects from across India, displayed across two floors with approximately 800 pieces on view.
Visitors guide
Visitors can explore a comprehensive collection of Indian jewellery and decorative arts arranged thematically across two floors. The ground floor focuses on beauty and adornment with ornaments for all body parts from various regions and communities of India. The basement showcases design inspirations including religious objects, personal accessories, textiles, and visual storage. The museum features innovative display techniques with customised light-up drawers and concealed lighting. Audio guides are included with entry tickets, and guided tours are available.
Key highlights
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Collection of over 4,000 Indian jewellery and jewelled objects spanning centuries
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Silver-coated Jain chariot from mid-20th century Gujarat
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Tribal and regional jewellery from across India including Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh, and South India
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Royal and temple jewellery showcasing opulence of Maharajas and Maharanis
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Innovative display with light-up drawers and international-standard exhibition design
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Visual storage section making reserve collections accessible to visitors
History of Amrapali Museum
The museum resulted from a labour of love by founders Rajiv Arora and Rajesh Ajmera, who began collecting rare jewellery pieces over four decades starting from their college days. They founded Amrapali Jewels in 1978 after recognising that traditional jewellery designs were vanishing due to changing tastes. The museum was inaugurated on 20 January 2018 after extensive documentation and research of the collections, preserving traditional aesthetics and craftsmanship that were at risk of being lost forever.
Culture & Context
The museum celebrates India's rich cultural tapestry through jewellery and craftsmanship, showcasing the timeless artistry of Indian artisans. The collection represents rites of passage from birth to death, regional variations, community affiliations, and the evolution of Indian design sensibilities. It preserves tribal jewellery traditions, royal heritage, and temple jewellery, demonstrating how traditional craftsmanship has influenced modern and contemporary design. The museum serves as a cultural repository disseminating artistic sensibilities to both connoisseurs and the general public.