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Polki and Meenakari Blue Green Chandbali Earrings
in the meenakari tradition,
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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 evenings when the moon itself seems to wear jewellery. The chandbali silhouette, named for the crescent moon it echoes, has been a signature of Rajasthani court adornment for centuries. This pair renders that heritage in brass, set with flat-cut polki stones whose unfoiled, raw surfaces catch light the way a river catches dusk. Meenakari detailing fills the reverse and the ornamental body with vitreous enamel colour, a craft perfected by the karigars of Jaipur who learned to fire pigment into metal with the same patience that goldsmiths elsewhere bring to stone-setting. The earring drops to 2.5 inches (approximately 6.4 cm) in length and spans 1.2 inches (approximately 3 cm) at its widest, the proportions generous without being theatrical. The pair weighs 40 grams, giving a satisfying presence on the lobe. Both blue and green colourways are available, each enamel tone shifting the mood of the piece entirely. Wear the blue colourway with an ivory or ecru chanderi kurta for a daytime cultural gathering where understatement reads as confidence. The green pairs naturally with a deep burgundy or forest-toned Banarasi silk at a winter wedding, where the enamel will hold its own against heavy embroidery. At free size, the earring suits most lobes with no adjustment needed. The brass base is lightweight relative to the visual scale. The enamel surface, when stored away from moisture, retains its depth and lustre across many seasons of wearing.
Details
- Material: Brass
- Colour: Blue
- Dimensions: Earings- L- 2.5 Inch, W-1.2 Inch
- Weight: 40.0 g
- SKU: JA0410
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A16/1 Wazirpur Industrial Area
Delhi 110052, India
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