Antique Brass Passa Necklace with Heritage Finish

Rs. 4,635.00 incl. of GST

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Item code JA2276

Metal / Material Brass

Weight 50.0 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 jewels that travel, and the passa is one of them. Rooted in the Mughal tradition of the matha patti and its side-swept variant, the passa was designed to drape from the centre parting of the hair down to the temple, its pendant weight giving it that slow, ceremonial swing that no other ornament quite replicates. This piece, worked in brass, carries the warm, antique-gold tone that the metal develops so gracefully, making it an honest and unpretentious alternative to heavier fine pieces. At fifty grams it has real presence on the body, the kind of weight that reminds the wearer she is adorned. The surface articulation, typical of pieces fashioned in the Rajasthani ateliers where brass jewellery-making has long flourished alongside the grander Kundan and Meenakari traditions, suggests layered petals, geometric repeats, or floral medallions, forms drawn from centuries of courtly adornment rendered here in an accessible, enduring metal. For a bride choosing her mehendi or haldi look, this passa pairs beautifully with an ochre or ivory raw-silk suit. For festive evenings, let it accompany a deep-bordered cotton or tissue saree with hair pinned low to allow the piece its full sweep. The passa is free size, designed to be pinned into a braid or fixed along a parting with its accompanying hook or chain. The brass finish requires only gentle, dry storage to retain its lustre across years of considered wearing.

Details

Material: Brass
Dimensions: 0 Inches Height X 0 Inches Width X 0 Inches Depth
Weight: 50.0 g
SKU: JA2276

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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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