Polki and Pearl Brass Mathapatti with Beaded Border

in the polki tradition,

Rs. 5,994.60 incl. of GST

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Item code JA1350

Metal / Material Brass

Weight 32.0 g

Dimensions 10.5 Inches Length X 0.6 Inches Width

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

A crown for the part in your hair, set in the grammar of old Rajasthan. Polki work traces its origins to the courts of Mughal India, where uncut diamonds were set flat in fine gold foil to catch candlelight without cutting away the stone's natural soul. This piece honours that lineage in brass, a metal long trusted by karigars for its warm tone and workability, shaped into a mathapatti that sits along the central parting and fans gently across the forehead. The polki stones are set in the characteristic open-backed manner, allowing what light there is to pass through and animate each facet. A border of pearls follows the lower edge, their cool, matte lustre tempering the flash of the polki above. The piece measures approximately 10.5 inches (26.7 cm) in length and just 0.6 inches (1.5 cm) in width, a slender, disciplined silhouette that reads as refined rather than ornate, weighing 32 grams. Wear it at a wedding reception with a silk tissue lehenga in ivory or blush, where it will anchor a minimal jewellery edit. It works equally well over a heavy Benarasi dupatta at an engagement ceremony, adding vertical drama without competing with a grand neckpiece. One size fits all wearers, as the mathapatti is designed to rest freely across the parting. The brass base carries a warm, burnished finish that resists the harshness of a high-polish surface, making this a practical and quietly enduring piece for festive occasions.

Details

Material: Brass
Dimensions: 10.5 Inches Length X 0.6 Inches Width
Weight: 32.0 g
SKU: JA1350

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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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