A craft caught between heritage and high gold and silver prices

Temple jewellery continues to survive with its distinctive manufacturing method and rich antiquity. But the artisans of Vadasery in Nagercoil, who practise the craft, are buffeted by the drop in demand with gold and silver prices going up

​Temple jewellery continues to survive with its distinctive manufacturing method and rich antiquity. But the artisans of Vadasery in Nagercoil, who practise the craft, are buffeted by the drop in demand with gold and silver prices going up