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Polki Stone Groom Kalgi Brooch in Red and Green Brass

in the polki tradition,

Rs. 5,995.00 incl. of GST

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Item code JA0907

Metal / Material Brass

Weight 50.0 g

Dimensions Length: 4.2 Inch x Width: 3.5 Inch

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 mornings when a groom's turban becomes the sky, and the kalgi upon it becomes a falling star. This brooch is made in the Polki tradition, where uncut stones are set flat and low against their bed of metal so that their natural face catches light rather than refracting it. Here, deep red and forest green stones are arranged in a layered floral and foliate spray, the silhouette fanning upward as a classical kalgi should, tapering at the base where it pins into the turban's folds. The setting is wrought in brass, finished to carry the warm, slightly matte lustre that Jaipur's artisans associate with Polki work on groom's regalia. At 4.2 inches by 3.5 inches (approximately 10.7 cm by 8.9 cm) and weighing 50 grams, the brooch has the satisfying presence of a ceremonial object without pulling at fine silk. Pin it to the centre of a cream or ivory silk-cotton safa for a wedding ceremony, where the red and green will sing against pale gold brocade. It reads equally well on a deep burgundy or emerald sherwani turban, anchoring the groom's palette at its highest point. A single pin closure holds the brooch securely through layered turban fabric without snagging. The brass construction makes it robust enough to be pinned, removed and repinned through a long wedding day, and the free-size fit means it adapts to any turban width or fold style.

Details

Material: Brass
Dimensions: Length: 4.2 Inch x Width: 3.5 Inch
Weight: 50.0 g
SKU: JA0907

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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.

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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