Jaimal odedra biography of christopher columbus

The work of Jaimal Odedra may be rooted in Moroccan tradition, but his rich background stretches much further than his current home in Marrakech.

Jaimal odedra biography of christopher columbus

His diverse résumé—from Bollywood costume designer and creative director to fashion designer at Rick Owens and Givenchy in Paris and Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren in New York—has led to myriad fantastical pursuits.

There’s his new line of bronze jewelry, beloved for its simple, organic shapes, and his recent show at local Galerie Tindouf of color-rich, soul-stirring portraits of people Odedra encountered in Morocco and India.

To craft his unique, deceptively heavy bronze pieces, which are available at Maison Gerard, he revitalized one of the few true foundries left in Morocco to resurrect ancient sand-casting techniques.

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All Odedra’s pieces are handmade, and no two are alike. Som