Nine Generations
From 12th-century Multan to 21st-century. A family lineage of master craftsmen spanning 300 years.
Luna Shah of Multan
The Lunia surname traces to Luna Shah, son of the Prime Minister of Multan in the 12th century. According to family tradition, Jain saint Jin Dutt Suri saved the young Luna Shah from death by snakebite. His father, in gratitude, converted the family to Jainism—and the Lunia name has carried forward ever since.
Royal Jewellers of Jaipur
When Maharaja Jai Singh II founded Jaipur in 1727, he invited master craftsmen to establish the city's jewellery trade. The Lunia family was among them. For generations, they served the royal courts—Seth Gulab Chand Lunia would later become the sole agent for Barclays Bank in pre-independence Jaipur.
300+
years of artistic tradition
9
Generations of master craftsmen
3
Faith traditions served
The Living Tradition
Today, Anou Lunia Singhvi carries forward this heritage as ninth-generation guardian. The tradition continues—not as museum artifact, but as living practice. The P.C. Lunia Sacred Jewel Art Collection represents both culmination and continuation.
Centuries of Coexistence
The spiritual and artistic dialogue that enabled Jain master craftsmen to create sacred Islamic art.
A Long Partnership
The relationship between Jain and Muslim communities in the Indian subcontinent spans centuries. Jain merchants served in Mughal courts; Islamic rulers protected Jain temples and pilgrim routes. This wasn't mere tolerance—it was active collaboration and mutual respect.
Craftsmen Without Borders
The Lunia family exemplifies this tradition. For four centuries, Jain craftsmen have created sacred art for Hindu, Jain, and Islamic patrons. The skill transcends religious identity; the devotion infuses every tradition equally.
The Kaaba Revelation
When P.C. Lunia received his inspiration at the Ajmer Dargah to create the Kaaba Sharif Jewel Tapestry, he was continuing a centuries-old tradition of interfaith artistic devotion. The work represents the culmination of this shared history—a Jain master's ultimate tribute to Islamic sacred architecture.