Bidriware Silver Inlay Gunmetal Cufflinks

There are silences in craft that speak louder than ornament, and Bidri is one of them. Rooted in the ateliers of Bidar in Karnataka, Bidriwork is among India's most demanding inlay traditions. Artisans cast a zinc-and-copper alloy into the deep, matte black that distinguishes the craft, then hand-engrave scrolling floral and geometric motifs before pressing fine real silver wire into every channel. The contrast is absolute: bright silver against gunmetal so dark it seems to absorb light. These cufflinks, measuring approximately 2.5 cm in height and 1.5 cm in width, carry that tradition into a wearable form. At just 10 grams the pair, they are remarkably composed objects, their rectangular silhouette holding the inlaid silverwork with quiet authority. The toggle-back fastening is standard and secure, sized for a standard buttonhole. Wear them with an ivory or charcoal linen kurta for a formal Indian occasion where restraint is its own eloquence. They sit equally well against the double-cuffs of a well-cut cotton formal shirt for a board meeting or a heritage cultural evening, where the dark gunmetal reads as sophisticated rather than heavy. At roughly 1 inch by 0.6 inch (2.5 cm by 1.5 cm), the face is present without being theatrical. The oxidised finish requires no special care beyond an occasional soft cloth. Free size by nature, cufflinks suit all wrists with equal ease.

Details

• Material: Gunmetal With Real Silver
• Dimensions: 1 inch Height X 0.6 inch Width X 0.5 inch length
• Weight: 10.0 g
• SKU: LDD016