Philippe Ferrandis
The black stallion goes back to the story of “Chetak,” an Indian warhorse that – due to his swiftness and his instincts – saved the life of Maharana Pratap Singh during a battle in 1576. Since then, the story has been told and retold in India, and the animal has been revered for its faithfulness. To commemorate the ninth birthday of his son, the current Maharajah of Jaipur had a magnificent bridle made of rubies, emeralds, and diamonds fashioned for his favorite horse. It is still shown to the people of Jaipur once a year.
The Daniel Swarovski Paris haute couture line was granted the exclusive rights to create a replica of this horse jewelry using Swarovski crystals. The Parisian designer Philippe Ferrandis was primarily responsible for this artistic creation.
Welcome to the first Chamber of Wonder!
You enter the Giant’s subterranean world via the Blue Hall, the first Chamber of Wonder at Swarovski Kristallwelten. The walls of this cavernous space are painted International Klein Blue, a color developed by artist Yves Klein.
In the Blue Hall, guests get their first glimpse into the fascinating world of crystals and can see masterpieces such as The Persistence of Memory by Salvador Dalí, Niki de Saint Phalle’s Crystal-Bearing Nana, and Gems by Andy Warhol. The focal point in this space is the Centenar, the largest hand-cut crystal in the world with 100 facets.
