Lord Hanuman Brass Brooch with Dangling Chains

Devotion, when it takes form, becomes adornment. Lord Hanuman, the tireless servant and celestial warrior, has inspired temple jewellery for centuries across the devotional workshops of Nagercoil and the brass-casting ateliers of Rajasthan. This brooch renders his image in warm, oxidised brass, a metal long favoured by temple jewellers for its ability to hold fine engraved detail and to develop a burnished, antique-amber quality with age. From the central figural plaque, slender chains fall in layered cascades, a design language borrowed directly from the votive ornaments that once adorned processional idols. At four-point-two inches height and one-point-five inches width (approximately ten-point-seven centimetres by three-point-eight centimetres), the piece commands presence without excess. At forty-three grams, it carries the satisfying weight of considered craft, every link and engraved contour speaking to hands that understand metal as a devotional medium. Pin it at the breast of a silk brocade saree blouse for a temple visit or a festive puja gathering, where the dangling chains will catch the light as you move. Equally, it sits with intention on the lapel of a handloom cotton kurta or a heavy khadi jacket worn to a cultural or classical music event. Free size by nature, the brooch attaches via a standard pin-back fastening suited to most woven and structured fabrics. Brass, when kept dry and occasionally wiped clean, retains its warm lustre for years, making this a piece to pass between generations.

Details

• Material: Brass
• Dimensions: 4.2 Inch Height x 1.5 Inch Width
• Weight: 43.0 g
• SKU: LDE165