Antique Brass Passa Necklace with Heritage Filigree Detailing

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Item code JA2275

Metal / Material Brass

Weight 48.0 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 pieces that exist at the boundary between jewellery and architecture. The Passa is a head ornament drawn from the Mughal tradition of mathapatti adornment, where the ear and the temple meet in a cascade of hanging elements. Crafted in brass, this piece carries the warmth and weight that only base metal aged to a deep antique finish can hold. The form follows the classical passa silhouette: a central ornamental plaque, likely worked in a floral or geometric jali pattern, with pendant drops that sway with the wearer's movement. At forty-eight grams, it has the satisfying presence of something made to be felt, not merely seen. Brass, long favoured in the workshops of Rajasthan and Bengal for devotional and bridal accessories, develops its own patina over time, becoming more particular to its wearer with every use. Wear this passa with a silk organza dupatta at a mehendi, where its amber-toned finish echoes haldi and marigold. It also pairs beautifully with an ivory cotton kurta for a heritage-influenced daytime gathering, where it reads as considered rather than ornate. The piece is free size, designed to be secured and adjusted against the hair, and requires no resizing. The brass construction makes it resilient for regular wear, needing only a soft cloth to restore its glow. At forty-eight grams, the weight is distributed evenly, resting comfortably without strain across the temple.

Details

Material: Brass
Dimensions: 0 Inches Height X 0 Inches Width X 0 Inches Depth
Weight: 48.0 g
SKU: JA2275

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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.

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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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