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Red Kundan Stone Studded Brass Maang Tikka

in the kundan tradition,

Rs. 3,995.00 incl. of GST

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Item code JA0975

Metal / Material Brass

Weight 10.0 g

Dimensions Maang Tikka : 4.4" H x 0.8" W

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 foreheads that a maang tikka does not merely adorn but consecrate. Rooted in the Kundan tradition that Jaipur's goldsmiths have refined across centuries, this piece follows the language of the raj-style pendant: a long, slender drop measuring 4.4 inches (approximately 11.2 cm) in height and 0.8 inches (approximately 2 cm) in width, set in warm brass worked to receive its stones in the flat-foil Kundan manner. In Kundan setting, each stone is held not by prongs but by refined strips of gold-toned metal pressed flush against its girdle, allowing the polished red stones to catch light from every angle. The colour is a single, committed red, the shade of sindoor and celebration, and the silhouette is a straight, elegant drop rather than a clustered florette. At ten grams, the brass base gives the piece honest presence without fatigue. Pair it over an ivory or deep green Banarasi silk for a wedding guest's ensemble, where the red reads as deliberate and auspicious. On a simpler occasion, it lifts a plain georgette kurta or a cotton chanderi with immediate ceremony, requiring nothing else at the centre parting to complete the look. The piece is free size, with the chain adjustable to suit different parting lengths and head sizes. Brass wears well under studio lighting and natural daylight alike. Keep it wrapped in soft muslin between wearings to preserve the stone settings and the warm metal finish.

Details

Material: Brass
Colour: Red
Dimensions: Maang Tikka : 4.4" H x 0.8" W
Weight: 10.0 g
SKU: JA0975

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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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