Teardrop Kundan Stone Studded Brass Maang Tikka

in the kundan tradition,

Rs. 4,995.00 incl. of GST

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Item code JA1571

Metal / Material Brass

Weight 16.0 g

Dimensions Mangtika : 5" H x 1.1" 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 maang tikkas that sit on the forehead, and there are those that command it. This piece belongs to the second kind. Worked in brass and set in the Kundan tradition, it presents a central teardrop motif whose silhouette is both architectural and tender, the inverted drop form echoing the geometry that Jaipur's karigars have refined over generations. Kundan setting, as practised across Rajasthan, involves pressing refined metal foil tightly around each stone so that no prong interrupts the face of the glass or gem, creating a surface that reads as continuous light. Here, that technique is applied to a tiered composition that measures five inches in height by 1.1 inches in width (approximately 12.7 cm by 2.8 cm), a proportion generous enough to hold its own against heavy textiles yet shaped to fall gracefully at the centre parting. At sixteen grams, the piece carries the satisfying density of considered metalwork without burdening the wearer. For a wedding reception or a pre-wedding mehendi, pair it with a deep ruby or emerald georgette lehenga and let the brass tones warm against silk. For festive family gatherings, it works equally well above a silk chanderi kurta in ivory or ochre. The tikka is offered as a free size piece, the chain and hook adjusting to most hair thicknesses. The brass base ages gracefully and resists everyday handling, making this a piece one reaches for again and again.

Details

Material: Brass
Dimensions: Mangtika : 5" H x 1.1" W
Weight: 16.0 g
SKU: JA1571

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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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