University of San Carlos

Professional Background

Oindrilla was born and raised in India where her artistry was nurtured in a vibrant and diverse environment rich with culture and inspiration. Hailing from a jewelry business family in India gave her a first hand experience with metal and stone at a very early age. Having a natural aptitude, Oindrilla studied jewelry design and metalsmithing in India during which she won 2 national awards and publications in jewelry magazines, thereafter securing internship followed by a job at a multi national company. After 3yrs. she joined her family business where she introduced custom designing, this gave her ample opportunity and liberty to experiment with traditional craft with a modern outlook. After 4 years in her comfort zone she moved to New York with her husband and continued to hone her skills at Fashion Institute of Technology and learning the dynamics of Fashion jewelry. The fast paced life and the endless possibility paved a new vision for her as a designer.