Indian born, Veronica Tharmalingam, grew up in a culture where women were and are limited in their ability to simply be. Tharmalingam possesses a certain quality that allows her the freedom to move beyond those constraints and create a body of art that reflects her culture with the hope of tomorrow. Her gorgeous tapestry and beaded handbags and jewelry are a direct reflection of her lineage as it harmonizes with the modernity that reflects today's shapes and fine craftsmanship we have grown to admire. 
Let’s jump in with Veronica and find out what she’s been up to.

How long have you been designing jewelry and handbags and do you have any formal training?
It has  been almost 6 years in the making. No I do not have formal training. I have both a handbag and a jewelry line at the moment. The name of the handbag line is the Rani Collection, which means queen in Tamil, while the jewelry collection is named Maheswary after my late mother. The handbags and jewelry are handmade in a 5-person...