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Polki and Pearl Drop Bridal Maang Tikka with Kalangi

in the polki tradition,

Rs. 11,845.00 incl. of GST

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Item code JA0694

Metal / Material Brass Silver Alloy

Weight 0 g

Dimensions 4.5 Inches Height X 4 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

There are occasions when an ornament carries the weight of an entire tradition on a single pin. This kalangi is designed around the bridal sarpech convention of North India, where a jewelled plume once crowned turbans and veils alike. Set across a brass silver alloy frame, uncut Polki stones are laid flat in the traditional manner, each facet left raw so that candlelight and daylight bend through them differently. The setting holds the stones without overwhelming them, allowing the characteristic grey-white lustre of uncut diamond-style Polki to read clearly against the oxidised base. Suspended below the main body, a cascade of pearl drop danglers extends the piece to a generous four and a half inches in height and four inches in width (approximately eleven and a half centimetres by ten centimetres), lending it the ceremonial scale that bridal dressing demands. The silhouette echoes Jaipur's long tradition of Polki bridal work, where the karigar's discipline lies not in cutting the stone but in honouring its natural form. Pin this to the hair at the crown or slightly forward on a silk dupatta fold for a Nikah, Anand Karaj or Hindu wedding ceremony. It sits equally well against a heavily worked Benarasi or a plain ivory silk, because the piece itself is the statement. The free-size pin fastening suits most hair thicknesses and dupatta weights without slipping. The brass silver alloy construction keeps the piece lighter than solid gold work, making a full day of wear manageable rather than effortful.

Details

Material: Brass Silver Alloy
Dimensions: 4.5 Inches Height X 4 Inches Width
SKU: JA0694

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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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