Align Primary Function: Faraanti Vault by Harsha Ambady

Align Primary Function: Faraanti Vault by Harsha Ambady is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Abaalmarinta Lacagta ah ee A' Design Award in Naqshadeynta Dahabka iyo Xardhanka Competition Category.

LacagDahab· 2025

Align Primary Function: Faraanti Vault

by Harsha Ambady

Client: Harsha Ambady

Abaalmarinta Lacagta ah ee A' Design Award Winner in Dahab Category

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The Design

About Align Primary Function: Faraanti Vault

Book Text: Ururkan wuxuu dhiirrigelin ka helayaa ceelka tallaabooyinka leh, oo lagu yaqaanno Kolam gudaha Kerala. Qaabka joomatari iyo tallaabooyinka isku-jaanqaadka ah waxay ku jiraan biyo ka muuqda cagaarka barwaaqaysan ee agagaarka. Naqshaddu waxay isticmaashaa xariiqyo nadiif ah oo waaweyn oo isku duuban dhagaxa qaaligga ah ee labradorite-ka qaabka dhululubada siman leh. Labradorite-ka ayaa halkan loo isticmaalay si loo muujiyo biyaha.

The Recognition

About the Abaalmarinta Lacagta ah ee A' Design Award

Align Primary Function: Faraanti Vault waa guuleystaha Abaalmarinta Lacagta ah ee A' Design Award, aqoonsi sharaf aad u sarreeya oo la siiyo naqshado heerka ugu sarreeya oo quruxsan oo soo jiidasho leh. Guuleystayaasha Lacagta waa shaqooyin aad u dhalaalaya iyo hal-abuur sare leh oo muujiya khibrad, hibo iyo hufnaan naqshadeeyayaashooda. Align Primary Function: Faraanti Vault waa shaqo la filayo inay noqoto shaqo quruxsan oo tusaale ah, xirfad cad leh oo hal-abuur qoto dheer leh. Naqshadahan ku guuleystay Abaalmarinta Lacagta ah ee A' Design Award waa hal-abuur aad loo dareemo oo la ammaano, waxtar leh oo hormariya xuduudaha farshaxanka, sayniska, naqshadaynta iyo tignoolajiyada. Align Primary Function: Faraanti Vault waa hal-abuur dad badan ay doonayaan, kicisa rabitaanno, keena dareenno wanaagsan oo abuura yaab.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The Align collection is inspired by the architecture and details of Kolam, the pond or step well in Kerala, is known for its geometric layout and symmetric steps leading to water reflecting the lush greenery of its surroundings.
Dimensions & Packaging: Overall dimension 27mm x 25mm x 8mm
Labradorite stone size 6mm dia x 25mm
Tags: jewelry design, geometry, minimalism, art deco, modern
Production Technology: The base metal is brass with 18k gold plating with a cylinder shaped labradorite stone. The design was sketched and drafted on CorelDraw. After creating the technical sheet, it was sent to the factory for 3D making and sampling.
Design Challenge: The concept was meant to be for my launch collection for the brand and the most difficult part of the process was to decide the brand language and aesthetic I wanted to portray. However, since I love geometry, and that is my stronger perspective, I decided to go with a concept that best describes my style as a Designer.
Research: The ring is from the Align collection, which is the launch collection for my Jewelry brand under the label Harsha Ambady. The most time consuming part of the process was to decide the brand language and decide the concept for the first collection. I wanted to incorporate a collection that speaks of my roots. I did a little research on Kerala Architecture and decided to use stepwells as my concept as it is quite an interesting approach.
Inspiration: As a Designer, I have always had an inclination towards geometry and modern forms. This design is inspired from the stepwells found in Kerala, India. The straight, bold lines is the prominent feature. The use of the cylindrical labradorite stone enhances the metal.
Project Duration: Oct-Nov 2023 in Thrissur, Kerala, India
Operation Flow: Wired metal design holding the custom cut cylinder labradorite stone
Handcrafted in Brass with 18k Gold plating.
Team Members: Self
Image Credits: all images: Photographer myself, illustration myself, video/sound nil