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Meldi Folk Goddess Sterling Silver Pendant

Rs. 3,193.00 incl. of GST

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Item code LDE247

Metal / Material Sterling Silver

Weight 3.5 g

Dimensions 1.25 Inch Height x 0.75 Inch 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

She is not widely worshipped, and that is precisely what makes her sacred. Meldi Mata is a folk goddess of Gujarat and Rajasthan, invoked by communities who have kept her flame alive outside the grand temple circuit. This pendant renders her in sterling silver, cast and hand-finished to capture the frontally seated, icon-like posture characteristic of folk deity portraiture. At one and a quarter inches tall by three-quarters of an inch wide (approximately 3.2 cm by 1.9 cm), the silhouette is compact yet commanding. The silver carries a lightly oxidised finish, allowing the recessed details of her form, her ornaments and her expression to emerge with quiet depth. Weighing just three and a half grams, the piece sits close to the skin without strain. Sterling silver, known for its cool, bright lustre, is the appropriate metal here: democratic, honest and enduring, suited to a goddess whose devotion has always lived in the hands of ordinary people. Wear her on a fine silver chain over a handloom cotton kurta for daily devotion made wearable, or thread her onto a black silk cord and layer her with Rajasthani silver statement pieces for a festive look that holds genuine meaning alongside its beauty. The pendant arrives ready to wear, accommodating any standard chain or cord. The oxidised finish requires no special upkeep and deepens gracefully with wear, making this a piece one reaches for again and again rather than reserves for occasion.

Details

Material: Sterling Silver
Dimensions: 1.25 Inch Height x 0.75 Inch Width
Weight: 3.5 g
SKU: LDE247

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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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