Antique Finish Brass Passa Headpiece

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Item code JA2272

Metal / Material Brass

Weight 41.0 g

Dimensions 0 Inches Height X 0 Inches Width X 0 Inches Depth

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 silhouettes that carry an entire court in their outline. The passa is one of the oldest adornments in the Mughal jewellery lexicon, worn as a side-headpiece that cascades from the hair across the temple. This piece, worked in brass, honours that tradition with the directness of a craftsman who trusts the metal itself. Brass, long favoured in the workshops of Rajasthan and Bengal for its warm, golden depth, takes to detailed pressing and casting with a fidelity that more precious alloys sometimes resist. The form here follows classical passa geometry: a central floral or medallion boss from which pendant drops or chains descend in layered symmetry. At 41 grams, the piece has a satisfying weight, the kind that anchors jewellery and reminds the wearer it is present. The finish retains the antique warmth that distinguishes heritage brass from modern gilt imitation. Wear it at a mehndi or sangeet, threaded into a braided or pinned updo against a silk or tissue gharara. It reads equally well at a festive reception when paired with a handwoven Benarasi saree and a carved gold-tone neckpiece kept deliberately understated. The passa is offered as a free size, fitting the standard adult head with the flexibility typical of chain-secured or clip-finished headpieces. At 41 grams, it is light enough to wear across a long evening without fatigue, and brass requires only a soft cloth to restore its lustre between occasions.

Details

Material: Brass
Dimensions: 0 Inches Height X 0 Inches Width X 0 Inches Depth
Weight: 41.0 g
SKU: JA2272

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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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