Hanuman Blowing the Shankha Brass Brooch

There are devotions that ask to be worn close to the heart, and this is one of them. Cast in warm, antiqued brass, this brooch renders Hanuman mid-breath, conch shell raised to his lips, in a form that recalls the votive metalwork long practised by temple craftsmen across Rajasthan and the Deccan. The figural silhouette is bold and unhurried: every curl of the deity's posture, every fold of cloth at his waist, worked with the quiet confidence of a tradition that has always understood devotion as a kind of precision. Brass, chosen here for its sacred associations and its ability to hold an aged, tawny patina, gives the piece a gravitas that gold-plated substitutes rarely achieve. At two and a half inches high by two inches wide (approximately 6.4 cm by 5 cm) and weighing twenty grams, the brooch has genuine presence without becoming heavy. Pin it at the centre of a cream or ivory handloom kurta for a temple visit, letting the oxidised surface speak against undyed cotton. On a formal occasion, it anchors a dark silk blouse worn beneath a Banarasi sari, the antiqued brass reading as intentional and composed rather than ornamental. The standard pin-back closure sits flush and secure, making this suitable for everyday wear on medium-to-heavy fabrics. Free sized and requiring no adjustment, it travels easily and rewards those who believe that devotion, worn rightly, is its own kind of adornment.

Details

• Material: Brass
• Dimensions: 2.5 Inches Height X 2 Inches Width
• Weight: 20.0 g
• SKU: JA1290