Kundan Green and Red Stone Maang Tikka in Brass

in the kundan tradition,

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Color
Quantity
Item code JA0966
Metal / Material Brass
Colour / Finish Green
Weight 10.0 g
Dimensions Maang Tikka : 4" H x 0.8" W
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 foreheads that a maang tikka does not merely adorn; it consecrates. This piece works in the Kundan tradition, a discipline rooted in the ateliers of Rajasthan where setting stones without prongs is itself a form of devotion. A central pendant, four inches tall (approximately 10.2 cm) and just under an inch wide (approximately 2 cm), arranges foil-backed stones within polished brass frames, the metal shaped into layered floral or medallion forms characteristic of the style. Kundan-set pieces derive their depth from the way each stone is pressed into a gold-toned or lacquered seat, catching light rather than reflecting it. Offered in two colours, green and red, each variant shifts the mood entirely: the green reads verdant and festival-ready, the red carries the warmth of sindoor and ceremony. At ten grams, the pendant carries enough presence to be felt without fatigue. Wear the red against a silk anarkali for a mehendi evening, where the warm stones speak the same language as the embroidery. The green pairs beautifully with an ivory or cream chanderi kurta for a daytime Puja, the colour contrast clean and assured. The tikka is offered in a free size with the chain and hook adjusted to sit at the hairline as tradition demands. The brass base is lightweight enough for a full day's wear and requires only a dry cloth to retain its finish between occasions.

Details

  • Material: Brass
  • Colour: Green
  • Dimensions: Maang Tikka : 4" H x 0.8" W
  • Weight: 10.0 g
  • SKU: JA0966
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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.
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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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