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Meenakari Teardrop Brass Stone Studded Maang Tikka
in the meenakari tradition,
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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 a particular kind of beauty that belongs to the threshold between folk art and courtly refinement, and this maang tikka lives precisely there. Worked in brass and finished in the manner of Rajasthan's beloved meenakari tradition, the tikka presents a central Kundan-set medallion from which a graduated chain descends to a teardrop dangler, the whole piece measuring nearly 5.7 inches (approximately 14.5 cm) in length and 1 inch (approximately 2.5 cm) in width. The medallion is set with coloured stones arranged in the manner of a floral burst, each one secured in the close-fitting style that meenakari ateliers in Jaipur have long paired with enamel work and foil-backed settings. The brass base lends the piece its warm, slightly antiqued glow, a tone that reads as ceremonial without the weight of precious metal. At 13 grams, it rests with easy confidence on the centre parting. For a festive afternoon function, pair it with a chanderi silk kurta in ivory or soft gold; for an evening shaadi, let it anchor a bridal red or deep teal ensemble where heavier jewellery might overwhelm the neckline. The tikka draws the eye upward, framing the face rather than competing with it. Sized to suit most head circumferences, the piece requires no resizing and is practical enough for repeated festive wear. The brass construction keeps it lightweight for extended occasions, and the stone settings are fitted firmly enough to travel well.
Details
- Material: Brass
- Dimensions: Kundan Tikka : 5.7 Inch Length x 1 Inch Width
- Weight: 13.0 g
- SKU: JA0239
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A16/1 Wazirpur Industrial Area
Delhi 110052, India
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