Sotheby's London to Hold 'Inspired by India' Exhibition From May 8–15

World's leading auction house, Sotheby's will host its forthcoming auction named 'Inspired by India,' which will offer exhibition of contemporary Indian designs, photographs, textiles, ceramics, jewelry and furniture from May 8–15, 2012 in London.

The showcase-cum-auction will feature established designers such as Alice Cicolini, Rahul Kumar and Sabyasachi Mukherjee. The event also features up-and-coming artists like Els Woldhek and Pia Wustenberg, all of whom have been inspired by the culture, colors and crafts of India.

The selling exhibition will feature a unique collection of shawls by Christina Kim, of the iconic fashion brand, Dosa. Alice Cicolini's jewelry enameled in Jaipur by one of the last remaining master enamellers and set with precious and semi-precious stones will be an auction highlight.

Wrap, India's first contemporary luxury design company, which takes its name from the ancient 'wrapping technique' used to make royal thrones in 17th century Jaipur, will showcase wood furniture wrapped in gold and silver.

Delhi-based potter Rahul Kumar's 'Inspired by India' pots in red clay, Milan-based Luisa Cevesa's bags and table accessories incorporating sari fabrics sourced from villages will feature in the indigenous ethnic section.

Photographer Gita Pandit's often humorous observations of contemporary Indian life will vie for attention with a collection of vintage Bollywood film posters from Indian Hippy in Mumbai.