Polki Stone Studded Brass Adjustable Hathphool Bracelet
in the polki tradition,
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Description
There is a particular grammar to bridal adornment in northern India, and the hathphool speaks it most fluently. Rooted in the Rajasthani tradition of hand jewellery, this piece follows the hathphool's classic architecture: a central palm flower connected by fine chains to a wristlet on one side and individual finger rings on the other, binding wrist, hand and fingers into a single gilded composition. The brass base carries a warm, antique-gold tone that suits polki work honestly, since uncut polki stones have always demanded a foil that holds its lustre without competing for attention. Here, flat-cut stones are set in closed, collet-style settings across the palm medallion and along the chain junctions, catching light the way old court jewellery was always meant to, diffusely and with depth. The craft tradition that governs this kind of piece belongs to the ateliers of Jaipur and Bikaner, where brass-based polki work has long served as an approachable entry into the grammar of Rajasthani heritage jewellery. Wear this over the back of the hand with a heavily embroidered lehenga at a mehndi or sangeet, where its proportions, 4.5 inches by 2 inches (approximately 11.4 cm by 5 cm) across the palm, read beautifully at close range. It pairs equally well with a silk kurta and statement bangles for a festive family lunch. The adjustable fit accommodates most hand sizes comfortably. At 33 grams, the pair wears with presence but not weight, making it practical through a long celebratory evening.
Details
- Material: Brass
- Dimensions: Adjustable Hathphool Pair : 4.5" L x 2" W
- Weight: 33.0 g
- SKU: JA1572
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A16/1 Wazirpur Industrial Area
Delhi 110052, India
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