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Lord Venkateshwara Tiger Nail Brass Brooch

Rs. 3,495.00 incl. of GST

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On every order, everywhere in India

Item code LDE866

Metal / Material Brass

Weight 19.2 g

Dimensions 2 Inch Height x 2.35 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 shrines you carry with you, and this is one of them. The tiger nail, or puli nandu, is among the oldest auspicious forms in South Indian devotional jewellery, worn close to the body as both ornament and protection. Here, the curved claw cradles a finely cast image of Lord Venkateshwara Swamy, the presiding deity of Tirupati, rendered in brass with the kind of quiet authority that belongs to temple-town craft traditions stretching back through Nagercoil and the Kaveri belt. Brass, chosen here with deliberate honesty, takes a warm antique patina that honours the aesthetic of old votive pieces without pretending to be something it is not. The brooch measures approximately 5 centimetres in height by just under 6 centimetres in width (2 inches by 2.35 inches), and weighs 19.2 grams, giving it a satisfying, settled presence on the body. Pin it at the centre of a silk Kanjivaram blouse for a festival morning, or fix it to the lapel of a handwoven cotton kurta on a pilgrimage or family puja day. It reads as both personal talisman and considered ornament, never costume. The standard brooch pin fitting at the reverse keeps the piece secure on most fabric weights. At free size, it suits any wearer. The brass will deepen over time with handling, a quality that devotional objects have always understood: the more they are loved, the more beautiful they become.

Details

Material: Brass
Dimensions: 2 Inch Height x 2.35 Inch Width
Weight: 19.2 g
SKU: LDE866

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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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