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Tandava Shiva Brass Lapel Pin

Rs. 2,495.00 incl. of GST

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On every order, everywhere in India

Item code LDE192

Metal / Material Brass

Weight 12.0 g

Dimensions 3 Inch Height x 1.35 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

There are dances that hold the entire cosmos in a single gesture. This lapel pin captures Nataraja mid-Tandava, the raised leg and encircling flame-ring rendered in warm, oxidised brass that carries the weight of South Indian iconographic tradition without requiring temple walls to justify it. The figure stands three inches tall (approximately 7.6 cm) and just over an inch wide (approximately 3.4 cm), a proportion that honours the sculptural canon while remaining wearable at the lapel. Brass, the metal of sacred vessels and ritual lamps from Thanjavur to Nagercoil, is the right material here. Its golden-brown warmth deepens the drama of the form, the matted locks fanning outward, the Damaru in one hand, the flame in another. At twelve grams, the pin has genuine heft, the kind that tells you something real has been made. Pin it to the left lapel of a raw-silk kurta for a formal cultural evening, or anchor it to a structured linen blazer worn to a gallery opening or a literary festival. Both pairings let the motif do its work without competition. The piece is free-sized by nature and arrives ready to wear, secured by a standard pin back. Oxidised brass develops character gradually with use, softening slightly over time rather than fading. A light wipe with a dry cloth keeps it clean. At under two and a half thousand rupees, it is one of the more honest things you can put on.

Details

Material: Brass
Dimensions: 3 Inch Height x 1.35 Inch Width
Weight: 12.0 g
SKU: LDE192

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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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