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Krishna's Flute Motif Antique Brass Brooch

Rs. 2,495.00 incl. of GST

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On every order, everywhere in India

Item code LDE179

Metal / Material Brass

Weight 17.0 g

Dimensions 1 Inch Height x 2.8 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 melodies that need no string, only metal and memory to carry them forward. The bansuri, Krishna's inseparable companion, has inspired artisans across northern India for centuries, and here it appears rendered in warm-toned brass, shaped into a brooch that doubles as a pin. The piece spans a generous 2.8 inches wide (approximately 7.1 cm) and rises 1 inch tall (approximately 2.5 cm), the proportions deliberately horizontal to echo the flute's own elongated form. Weighing 17 grams, it carries a satisfying solidity in the hand. Brass, long favoured in devotional and folk jewellery traditions from Bengal to Rajasthan, lends this piece an earthy, antique warmth that no plated substitute can replicate. The motif sits at the intersection of temple craft sensibility and everyday wearability, a quietly devotional object that asks for no occasion beyond the wearer's own intent. Pin it to the fall of a handwoven cotton sari for a museum opening or a classical music evening, where the flute motif becomes a quiet conversation between the wearer and the art. It reads equally well fastened to the breast pocket of a raw-silk kurta at a festive gathering, adding considered detail without competing with heavier jewellery. The brooch is offered as a free size piece, the pin mechanism making it adaptable to varied weights of fabric. The brass finish requires only occasional gentle cleaning to maintain its warm, unlacquered character across years of thoughtful wearing.

Details

Material: Brass
Dimensions: 1 Inch Height x 2.8 Inch Width
Weight: 17.0 g
SKU: LDE179

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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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