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Crescent Polki Kundan Brass Maang Tikka

in the kundan tradition,

Rs. 6,495.00 incl. of GST

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On every order, everywhere in India

Item code JA1026

Metal / Material Brass

Weight 16.0 g

Dimensions 4" Length x 1.5" 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 is something lunar about a crescent worn at the parting of the hair. This maang tikka is shaped as a slender crescent, a motif long associated with the adornment vocabulary of Rajput and Mughal courts, rendered here in the Kundan style with uncut Polki stones set into a brass base. The Kundan technique involves pressing stones into a framework of refined foil-backed settings, each facet held flush by fine gold-tone wire so that the light catches it from every angle. Polki, the oldest form of diamond-cut tradition on the subcontinent, here refers to flat, uncut stones that retain the natural texture of the raw mineral. The result is a piece that carries the weight of Jaipur's karigar tradition without requiring precious-metal spending. The tikka measures approximately ten centimetres in length and just under four centimetres in width (4 inches by 1.5 inches), and weighs a composed sixteen grams, substantial enough to feel present without pulling at the parting. Wear it at a mehndi ceremony threaded through a low bun wrapped in a silk dupatta, or paired with a tissue-silk kurta at a winter sangeet where it becomes the single statement the rest of the look defers to. Either way, it reads as considered, never costumed. The piece is free size, as all maang tikkas are, adjusting to the chain length at the parting. The brass base keeps the silhouette stable through hours of wear, and the Kundan-style setting requires no special cleaning beyond a soft dry cloth.

Details

Material: Brass
Dimensions: 4" Length x 1.5" Width
Weight: 16.0 g
SKU: JA1026

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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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