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Floral Hair Brooch Rakodi in Polished Metal

Rs. 3,502.00 incl. of GST

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On every order, everywhere in India

Item code LDA899

Metal / Material Metal

Weight 48.4 g

Dimensions 2.7 Inch Diameter

Care

Always put jewellery on last and take it off first. Keep away from perfume, water, and sweat. Wipe with a soft dry cloth after wear and store in the pouch or box provided, away from direct sunlight and humidity.

Description

A rakodi carries the weight of ceremony in the lightest possible way. Worn at the crown of a plait or the meeting point of a parting, this circular hair brooch traces a tradition that stretches from the temple towns of Nagercoil to the bridal lanes of Rajasthan, where the rakodi has long served as the final, considered flourish of a dressed head. Worked in polished metal, the piece measures approximately 6.86 cm in diameter and weighs a substantial 48.4 g, giving it the satisfying presence of a proper adornment rather than an afterthought. The circular silhouette is composed with deliberate symmetry, its surface relief catching light in the way that only hand-finished metal work does. The design draws on the vocabulary of traditional Indian hair jewellery: layered petal forms, a centred focal point, and an outer border that frames the whole with confident proportion. A pin-and-clasp mechanism secures it cleanly into braided or pinned hair without pulling. Wear it at the base of a jasmine-threaded plait for a South Indian wedding reception, or anchor it at the crown of a low bun paired with a silk Kanjivaram and restrained gold ear studs. For a festive mehendi afternoon, let it sit over a loose, half-pinned braid with mirror-work kurta and oxidised bangles. Free-sized by nature and universally flattering across hair types and textures, this rakodi requires no special care beyond a soft cloth wipe. Its metal finish resists daily handling well, making it a piece you will reach for again.

Details

Material: Metal
Dimensions: 2.7 Inch Diameter
Weight: 48.4 g
SKU: LDA899

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Frequently asked

Each piece is handcrafted by karigars we work with directly across India, using heritage techniques such as Kundan setting, Polki, Meenakari enamelling, and temple casting passed down through generations. Small irregularities are the signature of hand-work, not a defect.

Many of our rings and chains can be resized free of charge. For bangles and bracelets, please check the dimensions above, if you need a different fit, write to us at showroom.sj@exoticindia.com with your order number.

Put jewellery on last and take it off first. Keep away from perfume, water, sweat. Wipe with the soft dry cloth we include after wear and store in the cotton pouch. We offer complimentary lifetime cleaning, ship it back whenever it needs a polish.

All gold & silver pieces are independently checked where mandated. The quality check stamp sits on the clasp or inner band. Brass and alloy pieces carry our in-house certificate confirming the composition.

Orders are hand-packed within 24 hours and reach you in 4–7 working days in India, 7–12 working days internationally. Shipping is free, insured, door-to-door via DHL / FedEx.

We accept hassle-free returns within 7 days of delivery, as long as the piece is unworn, in original packaging, with all tags intact. Pierced jewellery is non-returnable for hygiene reasons.

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