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Chakra Filigree Tarakasi Sterling Silver Pendant

Rs. 9,270.00 incl. of GST

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Item code LDF582

Metal / Material Sterling Silver

Weight 8.92 g

Dimensions 2.15 inch Height x 1.2 inch Width

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

There are geometries that carry memory, and Tarakasi knows this well. Odisha's filigree tradition, practised in the silversmith quarters of Cuttack for centuries, is one of India's most exacting crafts. Tarakasi, meaning "drawn wire work," asks a karigar to pull fine sterling silver into threads barely wider than a hair, then coil, bend and solder each strand by hand into forms of extraordinary delicacy. This pendant draws its inspiration from the chakra, that ancient symbol of cosmic motion and balance. The circular silhouette, measuring 2.15 inches (5.46 cm) in height and 1.2 inches (3.05 cm) in width, is constructed entirely from open lacework, with concentric rings of twisted silver wire emanating from a central axis in the manner of a wheel in perpetual stillness. Weighing just 8.92 grams, it is wrought in sterling silver, left unplated to preserve the quiet, cool lustre natural to the metal. There are no set stones; the craft itself is the ornament. Wear it over a white handloom kurta for an afternoon of quiet significance, letting the silver's natural tone speak against undyed cloth. For an evening occasion, it rests beautifully at the collar of a silk blouse beneath a Banarasi sari, its open lattice catching candlelight without competing with embellishment. The pendant is free-sized and loops onto its chain without a cumbersome clasp. Sterling silver develops a gentle patina with wear; a soft cloth restores its original brightness in moments.

Details

Material: Sterling Silver
Dimensions: 2.15 inch Height x 1.2 inch Width
Weight: 8.92 g
SKU: LDF582

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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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