The Cartiers
Francesca Cartier Brickell and Radhikaraje Gaekwad in conversation with Sanjoy K Roy
The story of the legendary Cartier family and the global brand, adorned with classic, beguiling jewels and their many magnificent keepers, is all the more compelling for the testament to family, creativity, and a dedication to beauty. The jewellers to royalty and celebrities, the Cartiers are crucial in design history. Francesca Cartier Brickell is the great-granddaughter of the youngest of the three Cartier brothers who transformed their humble store into the luxury icon we recognise today. Her compelling book, The Cartiers, chronicles the history of the dynasty, the evolution of artistry and a creative signature, and a family deeply committed to “never copy, only create”. Cartier Brickell’s quest led her to India, in Jacques Cartier’s footsteps, and to the royal family of Vadodara. The Maharani of Baroda, Radhikaraje Gaekwad, has researched and archived the fabled jewels of Baroda state and has engaged in provoking conversations on heirlooms and contemporary iterations. She participated in Cartier Brickell’s webinar on the jewel-laden legacy of their ancestors, forging a profound connection. In conversation with Managing Director of Teamwork Arts, Sanjoy K Roy, Francesca Cartier Brickell and Maharani Radhikaraje Gaekwad discuss their sparkling heritage and the people at its centre, rendering it brighter still.
Francesca Cartier Brickell:- is a direct descendant of the Cartier family. Her great-great-great-grandfather founded Cartier in 1847. Her late grandfather Jean-Jacques Cartier was the last of the family to manage and own a branch of the world-famous firm. She is a sought-after international lecturer on Cartier's illustrious history and has given talks for major auction houses, museums and societies. This book is the result of years of her independent research into her family and the business they founded.
Radhikaraje Gaekwad:- is actively involved in running one of the largest private residences in the world along with family trusts such as the Maharani Chimnabai Stree Udyogalaya and the Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum Trust, housing some of the most acclaimed works of Raja Ravi Varma amongst others. She is a patron of the Heritage Trust and is currently working on the documentation of the Lakshmi Vilas Palace and its priceless possessions. Radhikaraje has been researching and archiving the rich history and culture of royal India, and has presented her research on the famed Gaekwad jewels, royal culture, textiles and customs on prestigious platforms such as the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Saffronart, Robb Report and India Today Conclave.
Sanjoy K. Roy:- an entrepreneur of the arts, is the Managing Director of Teamwork Arts, which produces over 33 highly acclaimed performing arts, visual arts and literary festivals in 40 cities across the world including the iconic annual Jaipur Literature Festival, international editions of JLF and the launched-during-lockdown digital JLF Brave New World series. He is a founder trustee of Salaam Baalak Trust, providing support services for street and working children in Delhi. Roy works closely with various industry bodies and the government on policy issues in the cultural sector in India, and has lectured and collaborated with leading international universities. He is the Co-Chair of the FICCI creative industries Committee.
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