{"title":"Round Wooden Earrings","description":"\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted round wooden earrings — solid discs cut from responsibly repurposed exotic hardwood, engraved, inlaid or left plain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSome pieces here are a disc and nothing else. In others the round form is one half of a two-part design — sitting at the lobe above a teardrop, or hanging below a banded crescent. Both are included, because in each case the circle is what the eye goes to first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA disc is not a hoop\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorth saying plainly, because the two get confused. A \u003cstrong\u003ehoop\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cem\u003ebali\u003c\/em\u003e is a ring: open in the middle, with the wood forming the rim only. A \u003cstrong\u003edisc\u003c\/strong\u003e is solid all the way through — a complete circular face with no hole.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlmost everything in this collection is a disc, and that solid face is the point. It gives the artisan a surface to work on, which is why our most detailed engraving and inlay work appears on round pieces rather than on rings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the circle is the hardest shape to get right\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA circle has nowhere to hide. Every other silhouette has a straight edge, a corner or a point that draws the eye and breaks the outline — a disc has one continuous curve, so any flat spot or slight oval shows immediately, and it shows more once the piece is hanging and moving.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThen there is the pair. Two discs hang side by side at eye level, which makes them the easiest shape for a wearer to compare. They have to match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat we put on them\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-engraving\u003c\/strong\u003e — lines cut into the surface. Kalika, Vatika and Madhulika carry engraved florals; on a domed face this is considerably harder, because the surface falls away from the tool in every direction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEbony inlay\u003c\/strong\u003e — a channel cut into the disc and a second wood set inside it, polished flush. Tulika carries an inlaid Ebony ring around its full circumference, which has to hold constant width through 360 degrees and meet its own starting point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarving and filling\u003c\/strong\u003e — lines cut first, then colour worked down into them so it sits below the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlain shaping\u003c\/strong\u003e — where the grain is the design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStyling\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEveryday and office:\u003c\/strong\u003e a small disc is the most wearable shape we make — nothing pointed, nothing to catch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSarees:\u003c\/strong\u003e excellent with handloom and cotton; keep the drape plain if the disc is engraved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRound faces:\u003c\/strong\u003e a two-part piece with a drop below the disc lengthens the line if that matters to you\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrinted outfits:\u003c\/strong\u003e choose a plain disc rather than an engraved one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe material\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted by skilled artisans in India from responsibly repurposed exotic hardwood — Ebony, Boxwood, Padauk and Maple. On bare-wood designs the colour is the wood's own, never dyed, and it deepens with age rather than fading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between a disc earring and a hoop?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA hoop or bali is a ring with an open centre. A disc is solid throughout, with a complete circular face.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre all the earrings here fully round?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot all. Some are a single disc; in others the round form is the upper or the lower half of a two-part design, paired with a teardrop, a boat or a dome.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre round wooden earrings good for everyday wear?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey are the most practical shape we make — no points to chip, nothing to snag, and a small disc suits an office as readily as a weekend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy do engraved designs appear on discs so often?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause a solid round face gives the artisan the most usable surface to work on. A ring offers only a narrow rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the two earrings match exactly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe shape will. The grain will not — no two pieces of wood carry the same figure, and every line is cut by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"raga-wooden-earrings","title":"Raga Wooden Earrings – Boxwood Disc \u0026 Banded Half-Round Boat","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA plain Boxwood disc at the ear, and below it a half-round boat shape banded across in Boxwood and Padauk.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRaga\u003c\/em\u003e is a pattern of notes — a structure that repeats with variation rather than exactly. The bands here do the same thing: broad gold, narrow red, broad gold again, each one a different width from the last because the shape narrows as it falls. Nothing repeats precisely, and that is what gives the piece its rhythm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTwo elements, deliberately unalike\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe upper disc is completely plain — one wood, one colour, no pattern at all. The lower boat is the opposite: five or six bands of two woods crossing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat contrast is the design. A patterned element above a patterned element would compete; a plain round above a banded shape lets the eye settle first and then read the detail. It also means the pale Boxwood disc and the pale Boxwood bands are the same wood, which ties the two halves together without repeating the same idea twice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBanding across, not down\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bands are \u003cstrong\u003ejoined\u003c\/strong\u003e, not painted or inlaid: separate strips of Boxwood and Padauk bonded edge to edge, with the whole block shaped afterwards — so the colour runs all the way through the wood rather than sitting on the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRunning them across the shape is the harder direction. A horizontal line reads like a horizon: a fraction of a degree off and the eye registers it as crooked immediately, where a lengthwise stripe is far more forgiving. And because a boat shape narrows towards its base, every band is cut shorter than the one above it, so each join has to stay true across its whole length even where there is very little length left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colours are the woods' own. Boxwood grows pale gold, Padauk a deep coral red; nothing here is dyed, stained or painted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWoods:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boxwood and Padauk (African Coral Wood), both responsibly repurposed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCraft technique:\u003c\/strong\u003e joined banding — hand-shaped and hand-polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e a plain round disc above a half-round boat shape banded horizontally\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLower element:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 2 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 g per pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e natural wood colour, undyed and unpainted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFindings:\u003c\/strong\u003e metal alloy with a metal ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e one pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e India, handcrafted by skilled artisans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to style Raga Wooden Earrings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith a saree.\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold and red is the warmest palette in Indian dress, and Raga sits naturally against cotton, khadi, linen, tussar and handloom drapes — mustard, rust, cream, olive, maroon and off-white especially. It is particularly good with a printed or ajrakh-style drape, because the banding echoes a woven border rather than fighting it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith a kurta.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the fabric solid so the bands stay legible. Ivory, ochre, terracotta and indigo all give it room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor festive days.\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm without competing with gold jewellery, which makes it an easy choice for Durga Puja, Navratri, Diwali, Poila Boishakh and daytime wedding functions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith western wear.\u003c\/strong\u003e Linen, denim, white and earth tones. The geometry is clean enough to read as contemporary despite the traditional palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo tones and a strong pattern is already a lot. Keep the outfit solid and other jewellery quiet — gold accents suit this palette better than silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCaring for your Raga Wooden Earrings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe with a soft, dry cloth after every wear. Never wash them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePut them on last, once perfume, makeup and skincare have settled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake them off before bathing, swimming or exercising — moisture is what stresses a join over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore in the box or pouch they arrive in, somewhere cool, dry and out of direct sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle them by the metal findings rather than the wooden body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich woods are used in Raga Wooden Earrings?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo. Boxwood gives the plain upper disc and the pale gold bands; Padauk — also called African Coral Wood — gives the deep red bands. Both are responsibly repurposed exotic hardwoods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the stripes painted or printed on?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Each band is a separate strip of wood, joined edge to edge by hand and shaped afterwards, so the colour runs all the way through the piece rather than sitting on the surface. Nothing on Raga is dyed, stained or painted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat shape is the lower element?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA half-round — flat across the top, shoulders curving outward, then tapering to a soft base, like a boat seen from the side. It measures approximately 2 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the name Raga mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA raga is a pattern of notes in Indian music — a structure that repeats with variation rather than exactly. The bands here behave the same way: no two are quite the same width, because the shape narrows as it falls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do the bands run across rather than down?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the harder direction and the better-looking one. A horizontal line reads like a horizon, so any tilt is obvious immediately, where a lengthwise stripe is far more forgiving. It also means each band is a different width as the shape narrows, which is what gives the piece its movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the red colour natural?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is Padauk, which grows a strong orange-red without any treatment at all. The gold is Boxwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the red fade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt deepens rather than fades, moving from bright coral towards brick red over months and years in light and air. All Padauk does this, and most people prefer the settled colour. Storing the pair away from direct sunlight slows it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the joins come apart?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot with ordinary wear. A properly prepared joint in dense hardwood is as strong as the wood on either side of it. What stresses any join over time is moisture, which is the main reason to keep wooden jewellery dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much do they weigh?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 g for the pair — a fraction of what the same design would weigh in metal, so there is very little pull on the lobe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the findings made of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetal alloy, with a metal ring joining the two elements. If your ears react to particular metals, please write to us at reachchandrakalakriti@gmail.com before ordering and we will tell you exactly what we know rather than guess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre wooden earrings durable enough for regular wear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoxwood and Padauk are both dense, close-grained hardwoods chosen for strength. Handled with ordinary care — not dropped onto tile, not left sitting in water — Raga is built for years of wear rather than a season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat if they get wet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake them off before showering, swimming or working out, and keep them away from sustained damp. If a splash lands on them, dry it with a soft cloth and leave the pair in open air for a while before storing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill my pair look exactly like the photographs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design will match, but the band widths, the grain and the exact depth of the Padauk will differ, because two natural woods vary independently of one another. Two pairs are never quite the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre these a good keepsake, and how are they packed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Every pair is quality-checked and packed in premium protective packaging, ready to give — a considered keepsake for birthdays, anniversaries, festivals and corporate gifting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does delivery take, and what if the parcel arrives damaged?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders are dispatched within 2–3 working days. Inside India, delivery takes 2–3 days to metro cities and 5–7 days elsewhere, and prepaid orders ship free; Cash on Delivery is available at selected locations with a ₹50 cash-handling charge. We ship worldwide, with import duties and local taxes payable by the recipient. Please film an unboxing video when your parcel arrives — if anything is damaged, defective or incorrect, write to us within 48 hours at reachchandrakalakriti@gmail.com with the video and photographs and we will put it right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated designs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kala-wooden-earrings\"\u003eKala\u003c\/a\u003e — the same boat shape banded in Boxwood and Padauk, below a Padauk square\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tarangini-wooden-earrings\"\u003eTarangini\u003c\/a\u003e — the same boat shape in three woods, below an Ebony disc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vasanta-wooden-earrings\"\u003eVasanta\u003c\/a\u003e — Maple and Padauk without the banding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Which woods are used in Raga Wooden Earrings?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Two. 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A small disc of black Ebony at the lobe, and below it a larger round of pale Boxwood carrying a hand-engraved floral spray — leaves and small blooms opening outward from a centre, cut into the wood by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLook at where the engraving sits. It occupies only the lower third of the face; the rest of the Boxwood is left completely plain. That empty space is the design. A crowded disc would have been easier to make and considerably less to look at.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKalikā\u003c\/em\u003e means a flower bud, which is what the motif is: not an open bloom but the moment before one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth colours are the wood's own. 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Nothing is applied on top and no second wood is set in — the pattern is an absence rather than an addition, and the shadow it casts is what you read as detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat has one practical consequence worth knowing: an engraved line cannot rub off, because there is no layer to lose. It can collect dust over years, which a soft dry brush lifts out in a moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoxwood is the wood for this work. Its grain is exceptionally fine and even, so a cutting tool can turn a tight curve without the wood tearing out at the edge. Coarser timbers split along the grain and the line goes ragged. It is why Boxwood was used for engraving blocks for centuries before it was ever used for jewellery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy a round face is harder to engrave\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a square or a bar there are straight edges to measure a design against. A circle gives you none — the motif has to be judged by eye against a curve that offers no reference point, and anything sitting slightly off-centre announces itself immediately. Placing the engraving low rather than centred, as here, makes that judgement harder still.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to style Kalika\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSarees:\u003c\/strong\u003e excellent with cotton, khadi, handloom and block-printed drapes in indigo, black, cream, mustard and rust — the photographs show it against a printed indigo saree, where the plain Boxwood field holds its own beside a busy weave\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFestive wear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Durga Puja, Navratri, Diwali, Poila Boishakh and daytime celebrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEveryday and office:\u003c\/strong\u003e a round shape reads as approachable rather than formal, and the palette is quiet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWestern wear:\u003c\/strong\u003e linen, white shirts, black dresses, neutral knits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGifting:\u003c\/strong\u003e a floral motif and a neutral palette make this an easy choice when you do not know the recipient's wardrobe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold accents suit the warm Boxwood. Unusually for a patterned piece, Kalika holds up beside a printed outfit — because most of its surface is empty, it does not compete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCaring for your Kalika earrings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePut your earrings on after perfume, makeup and skincare have settled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove them before bathing, swimming or exercising\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe gently with a soft, dry cloth after each wear; a soft dry brush clears dust from the engraved lines if it settles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore in the box or pouch provided, away from moisture, heat and direct sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle by the metal findings rather than the engraved face\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoxwood is pale, so it shows marks more readily than a dark wood. Keep it away from oils, cosmetics and hand cream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated designs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/arjuni-wooden-earrings\"\u003eArjuni\u003c\/a\u003e — hand-engraved Boxwood again, suspended from an Ebony loop rather than a disc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/gulmohar-wooden-earrings\"\u003eGulmohar\u003c\/a\u003e — engraved floral work in warm Padauk and Boxwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mahira-wooden-earrings\"\u003eMahira\u003c\/a\u003e — two rounds again, the lower one an open hoop rather than a solid engraved face\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kairavi-wooden-earrings\"\u003eKairavi\u003c\/a\u003e — the same two woods, banded rather than engraved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDispatched within 2–3 working days. Free shipping on prepaid orders within India; delivery is typically 2–3 days to metro cities and 5–7 days elsewhere in India. Cash on Delivery is available at selected locations with a ₹50 cash-handling charge. Kalika ships worldwide, arriving within 5–10 days of your order — import duties and local taxes are payable by the recipient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the floral pattern engraved, printed or inlaid?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEngraved — cut into the surface of the Boxwood by hand. Nothing is printed or painted on, and no second wood is set in. What you read as detail is the shadow the cut lines cast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the engraving wear away?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. An engraved line is an absence in the wood rather than a layer on top of it, so there is nothing to rub off. Dust can settle in the lines over years — a soft, dry brush lifts it out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Kalika mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA flower bud. The motif follows the name: leaves and small blooms not yet fully open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat woods are used?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEbony for the small disc at the lobe and Boxwood for the engraved round below. Both are exotic hardwoods, responsibly repurposed from offcuts of fine wood craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy engrave on Boxwood?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIts grain is exceptionally fine and even, so a tool can turn a tight curve without the wood tearing out at the edge. Coarser timbers split along the grain and the line goes ragged. Boxwood was the standard wood for engraving blocks long before it was used for jewellery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is a round face harder to engrave than a flat panel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBecause a circle gives you no straight edge to measure against. The motif is judged by eye against a curve, and anything slightly off-centre is immediately visible. Placing the engraving low on the face rather than centred, as here, makes the judgement harder again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the colours natural?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. The black is Ebony and the cream is Boxwood — two different woods, not one wood in two finishes. Nothing is dyed, stained or painted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much do they weigh?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n10 g per pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan Kalika get wet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease avoid it. Remove them before bathing, swimming or exercising. If they get damp, dry with a soft cloth straight away and let them air fully before storing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo these work with printed sarees?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nUnusually well for a patterned piece. Because most of the Boxwood face is left plain, Kalika does not compete with a busy weave the way an all-over pattern would. Indigo, black, cream, mustard and rust all suit it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the hooks made of?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMetal alloy, with a metal ring joining the two elements. If your ears react easily to metal, please write to us before ordering and we will help you decide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill my pair look exactly like the photographs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe design will match. 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It is an apt name for a piece where the dark disc above and the painted lines below both do their work by contrast: black against skin at the ear, black against cream on the drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe pair weighs 10 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Chhaya is made from\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpper element:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ebony, cut as a plain round disc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLower element:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boxwood, carved in the round as a bud\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e hand-painted line work over the carved surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFindings:\u003c\/strong\u003e metal alloy hooks with a metal ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 g per pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e one pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e India, from responsibly repurposed exotic hardwoods, handcrafted and hand-painted by skilled artisans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCarved in the round, not cut from a panel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost wooden earrings are flat: a face, a back, and an edge between them. Chhaya's bud has no flat side. It is shaped on every surface, which means it turns gently as it hangs and never shows quite the same view twice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is slower work than cutting a panel. A three-dimensional form has to be approached from every angle, and the grain runs a different way at each one — what cuts cleanly at the crown will want to tear at the tip. There is no back to hide a mistake on, because there is no back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoxwood is the traditional wood for this. Its grain is so fine and even that it holds crisp detail at small scale, which is why it was used for centuries in engraving blocks and fine carving long before it reached jewellery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePainting along a curve\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe line work goes on last. Drawing a clean, even line down a curved surface is considerably harder than on a flat one — the brush is always turning and the wood falls away from the hand as it goes. Each bud is painted individually, so the lines land a little differently on every pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to style Chhaya\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEveryday and work:\u003c\/strong\u003e small in scale and quiet in palette — easy with shirts, kurtas and linen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSarees:\u003c\/strong\u003e lovely with cotton, khadi and handloom in cream, black, indigo, plum and olive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFestive daywear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Poila Boishakh, Ugadi, Navratri daytime functions, mehendi and haldi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWestern wear:\u003c\/strong\u003e plain necklines, denim, white shirts, black dresses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGifting:\u003c\/strong\u003e a small carved-and-painted piece reads as considered rather than expensive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it is dimensional, Chhaya shows best where it can move — hair back or up, and no scarf or heavy collar to still it. Both gold and silver accents sit comfortably against black and cream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCaring for carved and painted wood\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePut your earrings on last, after perfume, hairspray, makeup and skincare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep them away from sanitiser, nail-polish remover and alcohol-based products — solvents lift paint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove before bathing, swimming or exercising\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe only with a soft, dry cloth, and never rub at the painted lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore on their own in the box or pouch provided, so the carved tip is not pressed against anything\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle by the Ebony disc or the metal findings rather than the bud\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated designs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/malini-wooden-earrings\"\u003eMalini\u003c\/a\u003e — the closest pair to this one: the same carved, hand-painted Boxwood bud, hung from a square Ebony element instead of a round disc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/aarushi-wooden-earrings\"\u003eAarushi\u003c\/a\u003e — hand-painted work on a flat Boxwood and Ebony body, in red and black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kalika-wooden-earrings\"\u003eKalika\u003c\/a\u003e — an Ebony disc again, above a hand-engraved Boxwood round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDispatched within 2–3 working days. Free shipping on prepaid orders within India; delivery is typically 2–3 days to metro cities and 5–7 days elsewhere in India. Cash on Delivery is available at selected locations with a ₹50 cash-handling charge. Chhaya ships worldwide, arriving within 5–10 days of your order — import duties and local taxes are payable by the recipient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Chhaya mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nShadow. The name suits a design built on contrast — a black Ebony disc at the ear, and dark painted lines across a pale carved bud below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the bud flat or carved in three dimensions?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCarved in the round. It is shaped on every surface with no flat back, which is unusual in wooden jewellery and considerably slower to make than a cut panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the dark lines painted, engraved or inlaid?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHand-painted. They are drawn on with a brush, one bud at a time, over the carved Boxwood surface. Painting along a curve is harder than on a flat face, and the lines fall slightly differently on every pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is Chhaya different from Malini?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe element at the lobe. Both share the same carved, hand-painted Boxwood bud; Chhaya hangs it from a round Ebony disc, while Malini uses a square. The round reads softer against the ear, the square more graphic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat woods are used?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEbony for the disc and Boxwood for the carved bud. Both are exotic hardwoods, responsibly repurposed from offcuts of fine wood craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Boxwood for carving?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIts grain is exceptionally fine and even, so it holds crisp detail at small scale without crumbling at the edges. It has been the wood of choice for fine carving and engraving blocks for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the painted lines wear off?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNot with ordinary wear. Solvents are what damage painted wood — perfume sprayed directly on, sanitiser, nail-polish remover — along with rubbing. Keep those away and wipe only with a dry cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow heavy are they?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n10 g the pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan Chhaya get wet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease avoid it. Water is harder on painted wood than on bare wood. Remove them before bathing, swimming or exercising, and if they get damp, dry immediately with a soft cloth and let them air fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the hooks made of?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMetal alloy, with a metal ring joining the two elements. If your ears react easily to metal, please write to us before ordering and we will help you decide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill my pair look exactly like the photographs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe carved shape will match. The painted lines and the Boxwood grain will differ slightly, because both the carving and the painting are done by hand in natural material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this suitable for everyday wear?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. It is small in scale and quiet in palette, which makes it one of the easier pieces to wear to work or on an ordinary day. The painted surface simply asks for a little more care than bare wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if my order arrives damaged?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWrite to us within 48 hours with photographs and your unboxing video. The video is required for damage, missing and wrong-item claims, so please film yourself opening the parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you ship internationally?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, worldwide, generally arriving within 5–10 days. Import duties, customs and local taxes are payable by the recipient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What does Chhaya mean?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Shadow. 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A lattice multiplies it again, in two directions at once, and then adds the part that has no equivalent anywhere else in the range: \u003cstrong\u003eevery crossing is a junction between two inlaid lines.\u003c\/strong\u003e Both must arrive at the same depth, at the same angle, and meet without a step or a gap. On a round face there is no straight edge to reference against, so each line is judged by eye rather than measured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNone of it can be corrected. Wood removed does not go back, and a channel cut a fraction wide stays wide. One crossing slightly off is visible across the whole disc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInlay lasts differently from paint\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainted lines sit on top of wood and can wear, chip or lift with solvent. Inlaid lines are solid Ebony running into the piece — there is no layer to lose, because the black is not on the wood, it \u003cem\u003eis\u003c\/em\u003e the wood. In twenty years the pattern will be exactly where it is now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTwo pale woods, one black\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoxwood and Maple are both light timbers, and using them together is a subtler choice than pairing pale with black alone. The contrast between them is texture, not colour: Maple carries a faint natural shimmer and visible figure, while Boxwood is dense, waxy and almost featureless. The Ebony then supplies the only true colour break in the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to style Kavita\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSarees:\u003c\/strong\u003e exceptional with cream, off-white, ivory and beige handloom — the photographs show it against a tonal cream drape for exactly that reason; also strong against black and indigo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTonal dressing:\u003c\/strong\u003e the one pair in the range built for cream-on-cream and beige-on-beige styling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFestive daywear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Poila Boishakh, Ugadi, daytime pujas and mehendi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWestern wear:\u003c\/strong\u003e linen, camel, white shirts, neutral knits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeddings:\u003c\/strong\u003e a warm-toned alternative to gold that photographs beautifully in daylight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold accents suit the warm palette. Because the base woods are pale, Kavita reads best against a mid or dark background — in flat light against a white blouse, some of the fineness of the line work is lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCaring for your Kavita earrings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePut your earrings on after perfume, makeup and skincare have settled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove them before bathing, swimming or exercising — moisture is the one thing that can loosen an inlay over years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe gently with a soft, dry cloth after each wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore in the box or pouch provided, away from moisture, heat and direct sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle by the metal findings rather than the inlaid faces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth base woods are pale, so Kavita shows marks more readily than a dark piece. Keep it away from oils, cosmetics and hand cream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated designs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mahek-wooden-earrings\"\u003eMahek\u003c\/a\u003e — Ebony inlay again, as diagonal lines across a Boxwood diamond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mahira-wooden-earrings\"\u003eMahira\u003c\/a\u003e — a disc and an oval once more, this time plain and open\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/amaya-wooden-earrings\"\u003eAmaya\u003c\/a\u003e — Maple used for its figure, banded against Ebony rather than inlaid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDispatched within 2–3 working days. Free shipping on prepaid orders within India; delivery is typically 2–3 days to metro cities and 5–7 days elsewhere in India. Cash on Delivery is available at selected locations with a ₹50 cash-handling charge. 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The base stays whole. The difficulty is the channel: cut to the exact width of the strip, or a pale seam shows alongside the black. On the lattice, every crossing is a junction between two inlaid lines that must meet at the same depth and angle — and on a curved face there is no straight edge to work against.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoining\u003c\/strong\u003e takes separate pieces and bonds them edge to edge, then shapes the result as one object. The difficulty is the seam: each mating face must be worked dead flat and dead square, because a joint is only as invisible as the surfaces going into it. On a teardrop, the bands then have to run true through a curve that narrows to a point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeither is the easy option. Using both in one pair is why Aadhya carries more bench time than a single-technique piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe teardrop is the harder shape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA teardrop is wide at one end and comes to a point at the other, and the joined bands run the length of it. That means the bands narrow as the shape narrows, and any drift in the joins shows most exactly where the wood is thinnest and least forgiving. A straight panel hides small errors. A tapering one does not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to style Aadhya\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSarees:\u003c\/strong\u003e outstanding with handloom, khadi and cotton drapes in cream, black, indigo and grey; plain or minimally worked blouses let the lattice read\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFestive and evening wear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Durga Puja, Navratri, Diwali, sangeet and reception dressing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKurtas and indo-western sets:\u003c\/strong\u003e solid colours — the stripe does the work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWestern wear:\u003c\/strong\u003e linen, white shirts, monochrome dressing, clean necklines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHair back or up:\u003c\/strong\u003e the lattice disc sits close to the lobe and is worth showing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne caution: avoid a heavily printed or striped outfit. Two patterns competing at close range flattens both, and Aadhya already carries two of its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCaring for your Aadhya earrings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePut your earrings on after perfume, makeup and skincare have settled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake them off before bathing, swimming or exercising — moisture is what stresses both an inlay and a join over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe gently with a soft, dry cloth after each wear; a soft dry brush clears dust from the lattice if it settles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore in the box or pouch provided, away from moisture, direct sunlight and heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLift and remove by the metal findings, not by the wooden body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated designs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kavita-wooden-earrings\"\u003eKavita\u003c\/a\u003e — the same inlaid lattice disc, paired with a finely ruled Maple oval instead of joined bands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kairavi-wooden-earrings\"\u003eKairavi\u003c\/a\u003e — the same two woods in a quieter, everyday register\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mahek-wooden-earrings\"\u003eMahek\u003c\/a\u003e — Ebony inlay as diagonals across a Boxwood diamond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kalika-wooden-earrings\"\u003eKalika\u003c\/a\u003e — Ebony and Boxwood without surface work, if you prefer plain contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDispatched within 2–3 working days. Free shipping on prepaid orders within India; delivery is typically 2–3 days to metro cities and 5–7 days elsewhere in India. Cash on Delivery is available at selected locations with a ₹50 cash-handling charge. Aadhya ships worldwide, arriving within 5–10 days of your order — import duties and local taxes are payable by the recipient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the black inlaid or joined?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBoth, in the same pair. The lattice on the disc is inlaid — fine Ebony lines set into channels cut in the Boxwood and polished flush. The stripes on the teardrop are joined — broad strips of Ebony and Boxwood bonded edge to edge, then shaped as one piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between inlay and joining?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nInlay cuts a groove into a solid piece and sets another wood into it, so the base stays whole. Joining bonds separate pieces edge to edge and shapes the result as a single object. Both are skilled and they fail in different places — an inlay at the channel walls, a join at the seam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs anything painted?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. Every black line and band is Ebony, and every pale one is Boxwood. Nothing is dyed, stained or painted anywhere on this pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is a striped teardrop harder than a striped rectangle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBecause the bands narrow as the shape narrows. Any drift in the joins shows most where the wood is thinnest and least forgiving. A straight panel hides small errors; a tapering one does not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the lattice or the stripes wear off?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNeither. Both are solid wood rather than a surface finish — the inlay runs into the piece and the joined bands run all the way through it. Keeping the pair dry is what protects both over the long term.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much do they weigh?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n10 g the pair. That is a fraction of what a metal earring of the same size would weigh, which is why wood suits large designs — the size is visual, not physical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre wooden earrings strong enough for regular wear?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEbony and Boxwood are among the denser hardwoods, and each pair is hand-finished and quality-checked before it leaves us. Aadhya handles daily wear. What it does not handle is being dropped onto tile or stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if my Aadhya earrings get wet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDry them straight away with a soft cloth and leave them in open air before storing. Brief contact is survivable; soaking, swimming and showering are not. Take them off first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the black and cream fade or bleed into each other?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. Neither wood is dyed, so there is no colour to run. Both deepen slightly with age, which tends to sharpen the contrast rather than soften it. Keep them out of direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the hooks made of?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMetal alloy, with a metal ring joining the two elements. The wooden body — the part in contact with your ear — is bare Ebony and Boxwood with no plating or coating. If your ears react easily to metal, please write to us before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo these work with sarees?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nVery well, provided the saree is not itself striped or busily printed. Handloom, khadi and plain cottons are the natural match. Against a solid drape, Aadhya becomes the detail people notice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill my pair look exactly like the photographs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe design will match. The exact band widths, the grain and the spacing of the lattice will not, because the wood differs pair to pair and every line is cut and fitted by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSomething arrived damaged — what do I do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWrite to us within 48 hours with photographs and your unboxing video. 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One shape is filled, the other is empty, and the space inside the hoop is as much a part of the design as the wood around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat open centre does something a solid shape cannot: it lets your skin, your hair or your blouse show through, so the earring changes with whatever you wear it against. Worn with hair down it reads as a soft golden ring against dark; against bare skin it becomes an outline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth colours are natural. Ebony is that black on its own and Boxwood that warm pale cream — nothing is dyed, stained or painted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe pair weighs 10 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Mahira is made from\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpper disc:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ebony, cut round and solid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLower hoop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boxwood, cut as an open oval\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e natural Ebony black with natural Boxwood cream; no dye, stain or paint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFindings:\u003c\/strong\u003e metal alloy hooks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 g per pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e one pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e India, from responsibly repurposed exotic hardwoods, handcrafted by skilled artisans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCutting an open ring in wood\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn open hoop is one of the more demanding shapes to cut in hardwood. The wall of the ring is thin, and wood has direction — at the top and bottom of an oval the grain runs across the narrowest part, which is exactly where it wants to break. It has to be cut patiently, sanded evenly on both the outer and inner curve, and finished on a surface you cannot easily reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoxwood is the right choice for it. Its grain is unusually fine and close, so it holds a thin curved section without tearing out, and it takes a polish smooth enough to run around the inside of the ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy circles work on almost everyone\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRound earrings are the most forgiving shape in jewellery. A curve echoes the line of the jaw rather than cutting against it, and an open hoop adds width without adding weight — which is why the shape has stayed in fashion for several thousand years and shows no sign of leaving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to style Mahira\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSarees:\u003c\/strong\u003e excellent with grey, black, indigo, cream and off-white drapes; particularly good with handloom and khadi, where the golden Boxwood lifts a muted weave\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEveryday and office:\u003c\/strong\u003e a round shape reads as approachable rather than formal — good with shirts, kurtas and linen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHair down:\u003c\/strong\u003e the open hoop shows best against dark hair, which fills the centre and frames the ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFestive daywear:\u003c\/strong\u003e warm enough for daytime celebrations without competing with heavier jewellery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWestern wear:\u003c\/strong\u003e denim, white shirts, black dresses, neutral knits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold accents suit the warm Boxwood better than silver. Skip a necklace — a hanging hoop already occupies that space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCaring for your Mahira earrings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePut your earrings on after perfume, makeup and skincare have settled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove them before bathing, swimming or exercising\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe gently with a soft, dry cloth after each wear, inside the ring as well as outside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore in the box or pouch provided, away from moisture, heat and direct sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle by the metal findings, and avoid hooking a finger through the open ring — the thin section is the part to protect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated designs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/advika-wooden-earrings\"\u003eAdvika\u003c\/a\u003e — another round Boxwood element, this time solid and paired with striped Maple and Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kalika-wooden-earrings\"\u003eKalika\u003c\/a\u003e — the same Ebony-and-Boxwood pairing in a solid form, if you prefer no open space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDispatched within 2–3 working days. Free shipping on prepaid orders within India; delivery is typically 2–3 days to metro cities and 5–7 days elsewhere in India. Cash on Delivery is available at selected locations with a ₹50 cash-handling charge. Mahira ships worldwide, arriving within 5–10 days of your order — import duties and local taxes are payable by the recipient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat shape are Mahira earrings?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA solid round Ebony disc at the lobe, with an open oval hoop in Boxwood hanging below it. The centre of the hoop is open, so whatever is behind the earring shows through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the colours natural?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. The black is Ebony and the warm cream is Boxwood — two different woods, not one wood in two finishes. Nothing is dyed, stained or painted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs an open wooden hoop fragile?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is the thinnest section we make, so it deserves a little more care than a solid piece — but Boxwood is dense and close-grained, chosen specifically because it holds a thin curve without splitting. Normal wear is fine. Avoid hooking a finger through the ring or dropping the pair onto a hard floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much do they weigh?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n10 g the pair. An open hoop removes material, so this style is among the lightest ways to wear a large shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo hoop earrings suit sarees?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nVery well, particularly handloom, khadi and cotton drapes in grey, indigo, black, cream or off-white. The warm Boxwood lifts a muted weave, and the round shape sits comfortably with a traditional drape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan Mahira get wet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease avoid it. Remove them before bathing, swimming or exercising. If they get damp, dry with a soft cloth straight away — including the inside of the ring — and let them air fully before storing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the pale Boxwood mark or discolour?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBoxwood warms very slightly with age, deepening from cream towards a light honey. Being pale, it shows marks more readily than dark wood, so keep it away from oils and cosmetics and wipe after wearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the hooks made of?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMetal alloy. 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Vasanta is the quietest thing we make, and that is the difficulty of it — with no pattern to carry the eye, the whole piece rests on two things: the shape of each curve, and the colour of the wood itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also the only design in the collection with no black in it. Most of our work uses Ebony to anchor a composition. Take it away and nothing holds the piece down, which is why Vasanta sits lighter on the ear and reads warmer against skin than anything else in the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVasanta\u003c\/em\u003e is Sanskrit for spring. Red and cream with no black in it is about as close as wood comes to that season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth colours are the wood's own. Nothing is dyed, stained or painted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pair weighs 10 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Vasanta is made from\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpper element:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maple, cut as a small plain round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLower element:\u003c\/strong\u003e Padauk (African Coral Wood), cut as a broad plain dome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e natural Padauk red against natural Maple cream; no dye, stain or paint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFindings:\u003c\/strong\u003e metal alloy hooks with a metal ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 g per pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e one pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e India, from responsibly repurposed exotic hardwoods, handcrafted by skilled artisans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy plain is harder than patterned\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePattern forgives. An inlaid line or an engraved motif gives the eye somewhere to go, and small irregularities in a shape disappear behind it. A plain face offers no such cover. Every part of the outline is on display, the curve has to be true the whole way round, and the polish has to be even across the entire surface, because there is nothing else to look at.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePadauk makes that possible. It is dense and finely textured, and rich enough in colour that a large unmarked surface stays interesting rather than becoming a slab. In a paler or flatter timber, a plain dome this size would simply look unfinished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTwo warm woods, no anchor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairing two light-to-mid tones is harder to get right than pairing something with black. Black does the separating for you — any colour reads clearly beside it. Take it away and the two remaining woods have to hold their own boundary, which means the tonal gap between them must be wide enough to stay legible at arm's length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt works here because Padauk is genuinely saturated. It is not a pale pink or a tan; it arrives at the bench a strong coral red, and against Maple's cream that is contrast enough without help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to style Vasanta\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer and daytime:\u003c\/strong\u003e the lightest palette we make — cottons, linens, pastels, whites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSarees:\u003c\/strong\u003e beautiful with cream, white, off-white, mustard, sage and pale indigo handloom; also very good against a red-bordered cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFestive daywear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Poila Boishakh, Ugadi, Navratri daytime functions, haldi and mehendi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWestern wear:\u003c\/strong\u003e linen shirts, white dresses, neutral knits, denim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResort and travel:\u003c\/strong\u003e warm-toned and light, and at 10 g barely there in a bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold accents suit Vasanta particularly well; silver cools it and works against the palette. Avoid pairing it with strong reds in the outfit — the Padauk will lose. Because the piece carries no pattern of its own, it is one of the few in the range that sits comfortably beside a printed fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCaring for your Vasanta earrings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePut your earrings on after perfume, makeup and skincare have settled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove them before bathing, swimming or exercising\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe gently with a soft, dry cloth after each wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore in the box or pouch provided, away from moisture, heat and direct sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle by the metal findings rather than the wooden faces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo things matter more on this pair than on most. Sunlight, because with no Ebony to hold the contrast, the gradual deepening of the Padauk changes the whole balance. And marks, because a plain polished face shows a fingerprint or a smudge where a patterned one would hide it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated designs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/oorja-wooden-earrings\"\u003eOorja\u003c\/a\u003e — the same Padauk and Maple with Ebony added, and fine inlaid lines through the drop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/chandrima-wooden-earrings\"\u003eChandrima\u003c\/a\u003e — a Padauk crescent above a plain Maple oval, in the settled brick red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/gulmohar-wooden-earrings\"\u003eGulmohar\u003c\/a\u003e — Padauk again, this time with hand-engraved floral work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mahira-wooden-earrings\"\u003eMahira\u003c\/a\u003e — two curved elements again, in Ebony and Boxwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDispatched within 2–3 working days. Free shipping on prepaid orders within India; delivery is typically 2–3 days to metro cities and 5–7 days elsewhere in India. Cash on Delivery is available at selected locations with a ₹50 cash-handling charge. Vasanta ships worldwide, arriving within 5–10 days of your order — import duties and local taxes are payable by the recipient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the red colour natural or dyed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNatural. It is Padauk, also called African Coral Wood, which grows a strong orange-red. The cream is Maple. Nothing in Vasanta is dyed, stained or painted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs there any pattern on Vasanta?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNone at all. No inlay, no engraving, no banding, no painting. Both faces are left plain, which makes this the quietest design in the collection — and the one where the shape and the wood have to carry everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is a plain piece harder to make than a patterned one?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause pattern forgives and plain does not. An inlaid or engraved surface gives the eye somewhere to go and hides small irregularities. On a plain face the whole outline is on display, the curve must be true the entire way round, and the polish must be even everywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes Vasanta different from your other designs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is no Ebony in it. Almost everything else we make uses black to anchor the design; Vasanta is warm throughout — red and cream only. It is noticeably lighter in feel as a result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Vasanta mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpring, in Sanskrit. The name follows the palette rather than the shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the red fade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt deepens rather than fades, moving from bright coral towards brick red over months and years in light and air. All Padauk does this. On Vasanta it matters more than usual, because there is no black in the design to hold the contrast — so storing the pair away from direct sunlight keeps the spring tone longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much do they weigh?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10 g the pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan Vasanta get wet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease avoid it. Remove them before bathing, swimming or exercising. If they get damp, dry with a soft cloth straight away and let them air fully before storing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre they strong enough for regular wear?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Padauk and Maple are both dense hardwoods, hand-finished and quality-checked. Everyday wear is fine; a fall onto a hard floor is not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo plain wooden earrings show marks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMore than patterned ones. A polished plain face shows a fingerprint or smudge where line work would hide it, so wipe with a dry cloth after wearing and keep the pair away from hand cream and cosmetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the hooks made of?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMetal alloy, with a metal ring joining the two elements. If your ears react easily to metal, please write to us before ordering and we will help you decide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill my pair look exactly like the photographs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe design will match. The depth of the Padauk red and the figure in the Maple vary from board to board, so no two pairs are the same. With Padauk especially, the exact shade differs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat outfits suit warm-toned wooden earrings?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCream, white, off-white, mustard, sage and pale indigo. Cotton and linen sarees, plain kurtas, summer dressing. Gold accents rather than silver. Because Vasanta carries no pattern, it also works beside printed fabric — unlike most of our patterned designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if my order arrives damaged?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWrite to us within 48 hours with photographs and your unboxing video. 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The lower body runs Maple and Ebony in bands — cream against black, graphic and linear. Above it sits a round loop cut from pale Boxwood, and that circle is what makes the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStraight lines below, a curve above. The round Boxwood top softens the striping in a way a sharp-edged loop would not, so Advika reads as gentler than its banding alone suggests. It is also a third wood in a small piece: Maple, Ebony and Boxwood, each doing a different job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery colour here is natural. Nothing is dyed, stained or painted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe pair weighs 10 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Advika is made from\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpper loop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boxwood, cut round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLower body:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maple and Ebony in alternating bands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e natural to each wood; no dye, stain or paint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFindings:\u003c\/strong\u003e metal alloy hooks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 g per pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e one pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e India, from responsibly repurposed exotic hardwoods, handcrafted by skilled artisans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy the round top matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurves are harder to cut cleanly in wood than straight edges. A round loop has to hold its line all the way around, and any wobble is obvious against the ruled bands beneath it — the two shapes hold each other to account. Boxwood is the right wood for it: dense, close-grained and almost featureless, so it takes a curve without the grain tearing out and gives a clean pale circle to balance the busier body below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to style Advika\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEveryday and work:\u003c\/strong\u003e the round top makes this the softer of our striped designs — easy with shirts, kurtas and structured linen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSarees:\u003c\/strong\u003e cotton, khadi, linen and handloom, particularly in cream, white, indigo and black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWestern wear:\u003c\/strong\u003e denim, white shirts, black dresses, neutral knits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCelebrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e works for daytime events; the palette is quiet rather than festive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth gold and silver sit comfortably against black and cream. Keep the outfit unpatterned — striped wood and printed fabric flatten each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCaring for your Advika earrings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePut your earrings on after perfume, makeup and skincare have settled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove them before bathing, swimming or exercising\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe gently with a soft, dry cloth after each wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore in the box or pouch provided, away from moisture, heat and direct sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle by the metal findings rather than the wooden body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo of the three woods here are pale, so Advika shows marks more readily than a dark piece. The after-wear wipe is worth the ten seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated designs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/amaya-wooden-earrings\"\u003eAmaya\u003c\/a\u003e — the same striped Maple-and-Ebony body, but with a bow-shaped Ebony top instead of the round Boxwood loop. Sharper, darker at the crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kairavi-wooden-earrings\"\u003eKairavi\u003c\/a\u003e — striped in Ebony and Boxwood, without Maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDispatched within 2–3 working days. Free shipping on prepaid orders within India; delivery is typically 2–3 days to metro cities and 5–7 days elsewhere in India. Cash on Delivery is available at selected locations with a ₹50 cash-handling charge. Advika ships worldwide, arriving within 5–10 days of your order — import duties and local taxes are payable by the recipient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is Advika different from Amaya?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe top. Both share a striped Maple-and-Ebony body, but Advika's upper loop is a round Boxwood circle, while Amaya's is a bow shape cut from Ebony. Advika reads softer and paler at the crown; Amaya reads sharper and darker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many woods are in Advika?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThree. Boxwood for the round loop, Maple and Ebony for the banded body. Each was chosen for what it does — Boxwood holds a clean curve, Maple gives the pale band its shimmer, Ebony gives the black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the colours natural?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, all three. Nothing is dyed, stained or painted. The cream is Maple, the pale circle is Boxwood, the black is Ebony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much do they weigh?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n10 g the pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the round loop harder to make than a straight edge?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. A curve has to hold its line the whole way round, and against ruled bands any deviation shows immediately. Boxwood is used for it because its dense, close grain takes a curve without tearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan Advika get wet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease avoid it. Remove them before bathing, swimming or exercising. If they get damp, dry with a soft cloth straight away and let them air fully before storing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo pale woods mark easily?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMore readily than dark ones, yes. 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Padauk grows that coral red, Ebony that black, Maple that cream — no stain, no dye, no paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe pair weighs 10 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Tarangini is made from\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpper element:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ebony, cut as a plain round disc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLower element:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maple and Padauk (African Coral Wood) joined in horizontal bands, shaped as a half-round boat form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e natural to each wood; no dye, stain or paint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFindings:\u003c\/strong\u003e metal alloy hooks with a metal ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 g per pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e one pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e India, from responsibly repurposed exotic hardwoods, handcrafted by skilled artisans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy banding across is harder than banding down\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bands are \u003cstrong\u003ejoined\u003c\/strong\u003e, not inlaid or painted: separate strips of Maple and Padauk are bonded edge to edge and the whole block is shaped afterwards, so the colour runs all the way through the wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRunning those bands lengthwise down a drop is the straightforward version — the joins stay parallel to the long axis and the shape carries them. 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Padauk supplies the red, and unlike almost every other timber, it does so without any treatment at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne honest note: Padauk deepens with time and light, moving from bright coral towards a richer brick red over months and years. It is not fading — it is the wood maturing, and most people find they prefer the older colour. 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It was drawn into the wood by hand, line by line, with a cutting tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the lobe sits a square of deep red \u003cstrong\u003ePadauk\u003c\/strong\u003e, turned to stand on its point and left completely plain. Below it, on a metal ring, hangs a round disc of pale gold \u003cstrong\u003eBoxwood\u003c\/strong\u003e, domed at the centre. Across the lower half of that dome runs an \u003cstrong\u003eengraved\u003c\/strong\u003e arrangement of leaves and flowers, opening outward from the centre and thinning as it reaches the edges. Around the whole rim, a continuous ring of black \u003cstrong\u003eEbony\u003c\/strong\u003e is \u003cstrong\u003einlaid\u003c\/strong\u003e into the Boxwood and polished flush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThree woods, two techniques, one disc. The pair weighs 10 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Tulika is made from\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpper element:\u003c\/strong\u003e plain Padauk square, set on point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLower element:\u003c\/strong\u003e domed Boxwood disc, hand-engraved with a floral spray and rimmed with an inlaid Ebony ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWoods:\u003c\/strong\u003e three — Padauk (African Coral Wood) at the lobe, Boxwood for the disc, Ebony for the inlaid rim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e every tone is the wood's own — Padauk's deep red, Boxwood's honey gold, Ebony's black, each deepened by cutting and polishing. No dye, stain or paint anywhere on this pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFindings:\u003c\/strong\u003e metal alloy hook with a metal ring joining the two elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 g per pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e one pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e India, from responsibly repurposed exotic hardwoods, handcrafted by skilled artisans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEngraving on a curved face\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngraving cuts the design into the wood itself. There is no ink and no layer sitting on top — what you see is a shallow channel, and the darker tone in the line is the cut edge of the grain catching the light differently from the polished surface around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDoing this on a flat panel is difficult enough. Doing it on a dome is harder, because the surface falls away from the tool in every direction at once. The artisan cannot rest a straight edge anywhere or work to a guide line, and the depth of cut has to change continuously as the curve steepens toward the rim. Cut too shallow near the edge and the line disappears; cut too deep and it breaks through the polish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere is also no undo. An engraved line cannot be filled back in. Every stroke on Tulika is final at the moment it is made, which is why the design is drawn thinning outward rather than filling the whole face — the artisan is working with the curve, not against it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe hardest part is the ring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black border is not a painted edge and not a separate piece slipped over the disc. It is \u003cstrong\u003einlay\u003c\/strong\u003e: a channel is cut into the Boxwood all the way around the circumference, a strip of Ebony is set into it, and the whole face is then levelled and polished until the join disappears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA straight inlay line is demanding enough — the channel has to match the width of the strip exactly, or a pale seam shows alongside the black. A circular one adds two problems on top. The Ebony has to bend to follow the curve without splitting, and the channel has to hold a constant width and depth through a full 360 degrees, returning to meet its own starting point. Any error accumulates as the cut travels round, and it all lands in one place at the close. There is nowhere to hide it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEngraving and inlay are different disciplines, and most pieces use one or the other. Tulika runs both across a single curved face, which is why it carries more bench time than a disc of its size would suggest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy the square is left plain\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Padauk square carries no pattern at all, and that is deliberate. The disc below is already dense with line work and framed in black. A second decorated element would compete with it, and at earring scale the eye would simply give up on both. The flat red gives the eye somewhere to land before it reaches the engraving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to style Tulika\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSarees:\u003c\/strong\u003e excellent with handloom, tussar, cotton and silk in maroon, rust, mustard, cream, black and deep green; a plain or minimally worked blouse lets the engraving read\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFestive and wedding wear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Durga Puja, Navratri, Diwali, mehendi and daytime functions — warm wood holds its colour under sunlight where metal tends to flare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKurtas and indo-western sets:\u003c\/strong\u003e solid colours only; the disc is doing the detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWestern wear:\u003c\/strong\u003e cream and rust linen, black, earth tones, clean necklines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHair back or up:\u003c\/strong\u003e the disc is the largest element on the pair and deserves the room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne caution: keep prints away from this one. A floral outfit and a floral engraving at close range cancel each other out entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCaring for your Tulika earrings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePut your earrings on after perfume, makeup and skincare have settled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake them off before bathing, swimming or exercising — moisture is what stresses engraved lines and inlay channels over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe gently with a soft, dry cloth after each wear; a soft dry brush lifts dust out of the engraved lines if it settles in them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore in the box or pouch provided, away from moisture, direct sunlight and heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLift and remove by the metal findings, not by the wooden body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated designs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kalika-wooden-earrings\"\u003eKalika\u003c\/a\u003e — hand-engraved Boxwood rounds, with an Ebony disc above instead of Padauk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/gulmohar-wooden-earrings\"\u003eGulmohar\u003c\/a\u003e — Boxwood and Padauk again, engraved as a flowering branch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kavita-wooden-earrings\"\u003eKavita\u003c\/a\u003e — Ebony inlay taken across the face of the disc rather than around its rim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/madhulika-wooden-earrings\"\u003eMadhulika\u003c\/a\u003e — engraving taken edge to edge, flowers and butterflies with no empty ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/flora-wooden-earrings\"\u003eFlora\u003c\/a\u003e — engraving kept to a border, with the centre left plain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDispatched within 2–3 working days. Free shipping on prepaid orders within India; delivery is typically 2–3 days to metro cities and 5–7 days elsewhere in India. Cash on Delivery is available at selected locations with a ₹50 cash-handling charge. Tulika ships worldwide, arriving within 5–10 days of your order — import duties and local taxes are payable by the recipient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the floral design printed or painted on?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNeither. It is engraved — cut into the surface of the Boxwood by hand with a tool. Run a fingertip across it and you can feel the lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the black ring around the edge?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nInlaid Ebony. A channel is cut around the full circumference of the Boxwood disc, a strip of Ebony is set into it, and the surface is then polished flush. It is not paint and not a separate ring slipped over the edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat woods are used?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThree. Padauk — also called African Coral Wood — for the square at the lobe, Boxwood for the disc, and Ebony for the inlaid rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between engraving and inlay?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEngraving cuts a line into the wood and leaves it open. Inlay cuts a channel and fills it with a different wood, then polishes the whole surface level. Tulika uses both on the same disc — engraved flowers, inlaid rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes the engraved lines darker than the wood?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe cut itself. An engraved channel exposes the raw edge of the grain, which catches light differently from the polished surface beside it. There is no ink involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the red wood dyed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. Padauk is naturally a deep orange-red in the log and deepens further as it is cut and polished. The Boxwood's honey gold and the Ebony's black are equally their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is a circular inlay harder than a straight one?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Ebony has to follow the curve without splitting, and the channel must hold a constant width and depth through a full 360 degrees before returning to meet its own starting point. Any error accumulates as the cut travels round and lands all in one place at the close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is engraving on a domed disc harder than on a flat one?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBecause the surface falls away from the tool in every direction. There is no straight edge to work against and the depth of cut has to change continuously as the curve steepens toward the rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much do they weigh?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n10 g the pair. A metal earring of the same size would weigh several times that, which is why wood suits large discs — the size is visual rather than physical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the engraving or the inlay wear off?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNeither. The engraved lines are cut into the wood and the Ebony rim runs into it, so there is no surface layer to rub away. Keeping the pair dry is what protects both over the long term.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the colours fade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNone of the three woods is dyed, so there is no colour to fade or bleed. All of them deepen slightly with age, which tends to sharpen the contrast rather than soften it. Keep them out of direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre wooden earrings strong enough for regular wear?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBoxwood, Padauk and Ebony are all dense hardwoods, and each pair is hand-finished and quality-checked before it leaves us. Tulika handles regular wear. What it does not handle is being dropped onto tile or stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if they get wet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDry them straight away with a soft cloth and leave them in open air before storing. Brief contact is survivable; soaking, swimming and showering are not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I clean dust out of the engraved lines?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA soft, dry brush — a clean makeup brush works well. Do not use water, and do not pick at the lines with anything hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the hooks made of?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMetal alloy, with a metal ring joining the two elements. The wooden body — the part against your ear — is bare hardwood with no plating or coating. If your ears react easily to metal, please write to us before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo these work with sarees?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nVery well, provided the drape is not itself floral or busily printed. Handloom, tussar and plain silks in maroon, rust, mustard, cream and black are the natural matches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill my pair look exactly like the photographs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe design will match. The exact line work will not, because every stroke is cut by hand and no two engravings come out identical. The grain in each of the three woods differs pair to pair as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSomething arrived damaged — what do I do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWrite to us within 48 hours with photographs and your unboxing video. The video is required for damage, missing and wrong-item claims, so please film yourself opening the parcel — it is much easier than sorting it out afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you ship internationally?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, worldwide. Orders generally arrive within 5–10 days. Import duties, customs and local taxes are payable by the recipient, not included in what you pay us.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chandrakalakriti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47197612802307,"sku":"DEC-24-CAW-0123","price":1099.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/0209\/1779\/files\/PXL_20250910_163518962.jpg?v=1757874517"},{"product_id":"madhulika-wooden-earrings","title":"Madhulika Wooden Earrings – Engraved Boxwood Floral \u0026 Butterfly Discs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Boxwood disc covered edge to edge with hand-engraved flowers and butterflies — no border, no empty ground, no repeat.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMadhulika\u003c\/em\u003e means nectar. It is the right name for this piece, because nectar is the thing the engraving is really about: it is what draws the butterflies to the flowers, and it is the reason the two belong on the same surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe disc is roughly 4 cm across, hanging from a plain hook. There is no second element and no colour contrast. Everything happens on the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEngraved to the very edge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost engraved jewellery places a motif in the middle and leaves the rest plain — a flower centred on a disc, framed by empty wood. Madhulika does the opposite. Blooms, buds, leaves, butterflies and stippled ground run right out to the rim on every side, so the pattern reads as a fragment cut from something larger rather than a design placed on a circle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is much harder to execute. A centred motif can be positioned once and worked outward, and any wobble at the edges is hidden by the plain border. Cover the whole face and there is no border to hide in: the cutting has to stay clean all the way to the point where the surface curves away, on a disc small enough to sit in a palm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe butterflies are the most demanding part of it. A petal is a broad shape and forgiving of a heavy line; a wing is not. Wings need fine, even strokes to read as membrane rather than as leaf, and they sit among the flowers rather than apart from them — so the eye has to be able to separate insect from bloom in a composition where everything touches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe depth of the cut is what gives the piece its colour. Engraved lines hold shadow while the raised surfaces catch light, so a single wood in a single tone reads as two — pattern in the recesses, warmth on the face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Boxwood\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoxwood is the classical engraving wood. It is dense, pale and exceptionally close-grained, and for centuries it was the timber engravers chose precisely because it holds fine detail without the fibres tearing along the grain. Work this dense — petals, stamens, stippling, leaf veins and butterfly wings, all within a few centimetres — is only possible on a wood that fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boxwood, responsibly repurposed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCraft technique:\u003c\/strong\u003e hand-shaped and hand-engraved, then hand-polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e a round disc with all-over engraved flowers and butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 4 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFindings:\u003c\/strong\u003e metal alloy hooks with a metal ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e one pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e India, engraved by hand by skilled artisans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to style Madhulika Wooden Earrings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith a saree.\u003c\/strong\u003e A round is the friendliest shape a saree can take — it reads clearly with the hair up or down, which a long drop does not. Warm wood suits cream, off-white, rust, mustard, olive, maroon and terracotta; cotton, khadi, linen and handloom especially.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith a kurta.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the fabric plain. A floral surface against a floral print is one pattern too many — solid ivory, ochre, olive or white lets the engraving show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEveryday and at the office.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 4 cm this is a noticeable earring without being a long one. Nothing swings past the jaw, so it stays practical for a working day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith western wear.\u003c\/strong\u003e Linen, denim, a white shirt, earth tones. A carved wooden round reads as craft rather than costume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface is already busy, so keep the rest quiet — no statement necklace competing at the same height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCaring for your Madhulika Wooden Earrings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe gently with a soft, dry cloth after every wear. Never wash them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA soft brush is better than a cloth for lifting dust out of the engraved lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePut them on last, once perfume, makeup and skincare have settled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake them off before bathing, swimming or exercising.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore in the box or pouch they arrive in, somewhere cool, dry and out of direct sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle them by the metal findings rather than the engraved face.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat wood are Madhulika Wooden Earrings made from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoxwood — a single responsibly repurposed hardwood, and the classical engraving timber. It is dense and exceptionally close-grained, which is what lets detail this fine be cut without the fibres tearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is engraved on the earrings?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowers and butterflies, together, across the whole face of the disc — blooms, buds, leaves, wings and a stippled ground running right out to the rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the pattern engraved or printed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngraved — cut into the surface of the wood by hand. Nothing is printed, transferred or stuck on. The pattern has real depth, which you can feel with a fingertip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the name Madhulika mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNectar. It is what draws a butterfly to a flower, which is the whole subject of the engraving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are butterflies harder to engrave than flowers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA petal is a broad shape and forgiving of a heavy line. A wing is not — it needs fine, even strokes to read as membrane rather than as another leaf, and here the butterflies sit among the flowers rather than apart from them, so the eye has to separate insect from bloom in a composition where everything touches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does the pattern run all the way to the edge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a deliberate choice and the harder one. A centred motif is framed by plain wood, which hides any unevenness at its edges. Covering the whole face leaves nowhere to hide — the cutting has to stay clean right out to the rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow large are these earrings?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe disc is approximately 4 cm across. Noticeable, but nothing hangs past the jawline, so they stay wearable for everyday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the engraving wear away?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The pattern is cut into the wood rather than applied on top of it, so there is nothing raised for daily wear to rub off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I clean engraved wood?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA soft, dry cloth after each wear, and a soft brush for the engraved lines if dust settles in them. No water, no soap, no alcohol-based cleaner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the hooks made of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetal alloy, with a metal ring joining the hook to the disc. If your ears react to particular metals, please write to us at reachchandrakalakriti@gmail.com before ordering and we will tell you exactly what we know rather than guess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre round earrings easier to wear than long ones?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerally, yes. A round reads clearly whether the hair is up or down, where a long drop disappears against loose hair. It is also the shape that suits the widest range of face shapes and necklines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre they heavy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This is a thin, flat disc in a light wood — a fraction of what the same size would weigh in metal, so there is very little pull on the lobe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill my pair look exactly like the photographs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design will match, but the cutting will be its own. Every disc is engraved by hand and the Boxwood grain differs in every offcut, so the depth and character of the flowers and butterflies shift slightly from pair to pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre wooden earrings durable enough for regular wear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoxwood is a dense, hard-wearing timber, historically chosen by carvers precisely because it holds fine detail without splitting. Handled with ordinary care — not dropped onto tile, not left sitting in water — Madhulika is made for repeated wear over years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan they get wet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease avoid it. Take them off before bathing, swimming or exercising. If they do get damp, dry them at once with a soft cloth and let them air fully before storing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo these suit sarees, or western wear too?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth. A warm engraved round works against handloom and cotton sarees as naturally as it does with linen, denim or a white shirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre these a good keepsake, and how are they packed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — an easy one to give, since a round suits almost everyone and there is no length or colour to judge. Every pair is quality-checked and packed in premium protective packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does delivery take, and what if the parcel arrives damaged?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders are dispatched within 2–3 working days. Inside India, delivery takes 2–3 days to metro cities and 5–7 days elsewhere, and prepaid orders ship free; Cash on Delivery is available at selected locations with a ₹50 cash-handling charge. We ship worldwide, with import duties and local taxes payable by the recipient. 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Not a single bloom repeated as a pattern, but a crowd of different ones: broad open daisies, small five-petalled flowers, buds not yet open, leaves and stems threading between them, and a stippled ground filling every gap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe disc is roughly 3 cm across and the pair weighs about 5 g — the lightest and smallest engraved piece we make.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMany flowers, not one flower repeated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA repeating motif is the easy way to fill a surface. Cut one flower, cut it again, cut it again — the hand learns the shape and the work speeds up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVatika is not made that way. Every bloom on the face is a different flower at a different size and angle, which means the hand never settles into a rhythm. Each one has to be composed against its neighbours as it is cut, so the garden reads as full rather than crowded, and so no two areas of the disc look alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFitting that into 3 cm is the difficulty. The blooms have to stay legible as separate flowers at a size where a slightly heavy line would merge two of them into a blur — and the stippled ground between them, hundreds of small dots, has to sit close enough to look dense without touching the petals it surrounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe depth of the cut is what gives the piece its colour. Engraved lines hold shadow while the raised petals catch light, so a single wood in a single tone reads as two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Boxwood\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoxwood is the classical engraving wood. It is dense and exceptionally close-grained, and for centuries it was the timber engravers chose precisely because it holds fine detail without the fibres tearing along the grain. At 3 cm, on work this dense, nothing else would hold the line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boxwood, responsibly repurposed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCraft technique:\u003c\/strong\u003e hand-shaped and hand-engraved, then hand-polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e a round disc with all-over engraved flowers, many varieties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 3 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 5 g per pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFindings:\u003c\/strong\u003e metal alloy hooks with a metal ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e one pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e India, engraved by hand by skilled artisans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFive grams\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the lightest pair in the range — half the weight of most of what we make, and a small fraction of what a 3 cm metal disc would weigh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat matters more than it sounds. The reason people stop wearing earrings by evening is almost never the look; it is the drag on the lobe. At 5 g there is essentially nothing to drag. Vatika is the pair to reach for on the day that starts at seven and ends at eleven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to style Vatika Wooden Earrings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvery day.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, warm and detailed enough to be noticed close up without announcing itself across a room. This is an everyday earring rather than an occasion one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt the office.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nothing swings, nothing catches on a collar or a scarf, and the scale stays quiet in a meeting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith a saree.\u003c\/strong\u003e A small round reads clearly with the hair up or down. Warm wood suits cream, off-white, rust, mustard, olive and terracotta; cotton, khadi, linen and handloom especially.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith a kurta or western wear.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the fabric plain — a floral surface against a floral print is one pattern too many. Solid ivory, ochre, white, olive and denim all give it room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it is small, this is one of the few designs here that sits comfortably alongside a fine chain or a second piercing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCaring for your Vatika Wooden Earrings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe gently with a soft, dry cloth after every wear. Never wash them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA soft brush is better than a cloth for lifting dust out of the engraved lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePut them on last, once perfume, makeup and skincare have settled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake them off before bathing, swimming or exercising.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore in the box or pouch they arrive in, somewhere cool, dry and out of direct sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle them by the metal findings rather than the engraved face.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat wood are Vatika Wooden Earrings made from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoxwood — a single responsibly repurposed hardwood, and the classical engraving timber. It is dense and exceptionally close-grained, which is what lets detail this fine be cut at this size without the fibres tearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the name Vatika mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarden, in Sanskrit. The engraving is a garden rather than a pattern — many different flowers together rather than one bloom repeated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the pattern engraved or printed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngraved — cut into the surface of the wood by hand. Nothing is printed, transferred or stuck on. The pattern has real depth, which you can feel with a fingertip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is a garden harder to engrave than a repeating pattern?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA repeat lets the hand learn one shape and cut it again and again. Here every bloom is a different flower at a different size and angle, so each one has to be composed against its neighbours as it is cut. The hand never settles into a rhythm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow large are these earrings?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe disc is approximately 3 cm across — the smallest round we make, and an everyday size rather than a statement one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much do they weigh?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 5 g for the pair. That is the lightest thing in the range, and a small fraction of what a 3 cm metal disc would weigh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the engraving wear away?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The pattern is cut into the wood rather than applied on top of it, so there is nothing raised for daily wear to rub off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I clean engraved wood?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA soft, dry cloth after each wear, and a soft brush for the engraved lines if dust settles in them. No water, no soap, no alcohol-based cleaner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the hooks made of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetal alloy, with a metal ring joining the hook to the disc. If your ears react to particular metals, please write to us at reachchandrakalakriti@gmail.com before ordering and we will tell you exactly what we know rather than guess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I wear these with other jewellery?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. At 3 cm this is one of the few designs in the range small enough to sit comfortably beside a fine chain or a second piercing, where a statement drop would compete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre these comfortable for a long day?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnusually so. 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It is not a ring running the whole way round; it is weighted to one side and tapers off as it rises, which means there is no symmetry to check the cutting against. A ring can be measured. A sweep like this has to be judged by eye as it is cut, and the point where the flowers thin into bare wood has to feel gradual rather than abrupt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCut, not printed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery flower, leaf and petal is engraved by hand into the surface of the wood. Nothing is printed, transferred or applied on top — which is why the pattern has real depth you can feel with a fingertip, and why it cannot rub away with wear. A cut line has no raised surface to abrade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe warm honey tone across the disc is Boxwood's own, deepened by the cutting and polishing. Nothing here is dyed or stained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Boxwood\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoxwood is the classical engraving wood — dense, pale and exceptionally close-grained, chosen by engravers for centuries precisely because it holds fine detail without the fibres tearing along the grain. It is also, conveniently, a wood worth leaving visible: even-toned enough that a bare field looks intentional rather than unfinished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boxwood, responsibly repurposed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCraft technique:\u003c\/strong\u003e hand-shaped and hand-engraved, then hand-polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e a domed round disc with an engraved floral border sweeping around one side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 3 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 5 g per pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e natural wood colour, undyed and unstained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFindings:\u003c\/strong\u003e metal alloy hooks with a metal ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e one pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e India, engraved by hand by skilled artisans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFive grams\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is among the lightest pairs we make. The reason people stop wearing earrings by evening is almost never the look — it is the drag on the lobe. At 5 g there is essentially nothing to drag, which makes Flora a pair for the long day rather than the short occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to style Flora Wooden Earrings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvery day.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, warm and detailed close up without announcing itself across a room. An everyday earring rather than an occasion one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt the office.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nothing swings, nothing catches on a collar or a scarf, and the scale stays quiet in a meeting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith a saree.\u003c\/strong\u003e A small round reads clearly with the hair up or down. Warm wood suits cream, off-white, rust, mustard, olive and terracotta; cotton, khadi, linen and handloom especially.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith a kurta or western wear.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the fabric plain — a floral surface against a floral print is one pattern too many. Solid ivory, ochre, white, olive and denim all give it room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it is small, this is one of the few designs here that sits comfortably alongside a fine chain or a second piercing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCaring for your Flora Wooden Earrings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe gently with a soft, dry cloth after every wear. Never wash them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA soft brush is better than a cloth for lifting dust out of the engraved border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePut them on last, once perfume, makeup and skincare have settled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake them off before bathing, swimming or exercising.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore in the box or pouch they arrive in, somewhere cool, dry and out of direct sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle them by the metal findings rather than the face of the disc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat wood are Flora Wooden Earrings made from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoxwood — a single responsibly repurposed hardwood, and the classical engraving timber. It is dense and exceptionally close-grained, which is what lets detail this fine be cut without the fibres tearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is part of the disc left plain?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeliberately. Boxwood has a fine, quiet grain that a dense all-over pattern would hide completely — leaving the centre bare gives the grain somewhere to show and the eye somewhere to rest, so the flowers read as detailed rather than busy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the pattern engraved or printed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngraved — cut into the surface of the wood by hand. Nothing is printed, transferred or stuck on. The pattern has real depth, which you can feel with a fingertip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the warm colour natural?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The honey tone is Boxwood's own, deepened by the cutting and polishing. Nothing on Flora is dyed or stained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is the border uneven rather than a full ring?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a sweep is more interesting to look at than a circle, and harder to cut. A ring can be measured and checked for symmetry; a border weighted to one side has to be judged by eye as it goes, and the point where the flowers thin into bare wood has to feel gradual rather than abrupt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow large are these earrings?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe disc is approximately 3 cm across — an everyday size rather than a statement one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much do they weigh?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 5 g for the pair, which is among the lightest in the range and a small fraction of what a 3 cm metal disc would weigh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the engraving wear away?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The pattern is cut into the wood rather than applied on top of it, so there is nothing raised for daily wear to rub off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I clean engraved wood?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA soft, dry cloth after each wear, and a soft brush for the engraved lines if dust settles in them. No water, no soap, no alcohol-based cleaner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the hooks made of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetal alloy, with a metal ring joining the hook to the disc. If your ears react to particular metals, please write to us at reachchandrakalakriti@gmail.com before ordering and we will tell you exactly what we know rather than guess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I wear these with other jewellery?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. At 3 cm this is one of the few designs in the range small enough to sit comfortably beside a fine chain or a second piercing, where a statement drop would compete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre these comfortable for a long day?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnusually so. Most people stop wearing earrings by evening because of the drag on the lobe rather than the look — and at 5 g there is essentially nothing to drag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill my pair look exactly like the photographs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design will match, but the grain in the plain field and the exact sweep of the border will be their own. Every disc is cut from repurposed offcuts and engraved by hand, so no two are identical — and on this design the bare wood makes that more visible than usual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre wooden earrings durable enough for daily wear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoxwood is a dense, hard-wearing timber, historically chosen by carvers precisely because it holds fine detail without splitting. Handled with ordinary care — not dropped onto tile, not left sitting in water — Flora is made for repeated wear over years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan they get wet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease avoid it. Take them off before bathing, swimming or exercising. If they do get damp, dry them at once with a soft cloth and let them air fully before storing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo these suit sarees, or western wear too?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth. A small engraved round works against handloom and cotton sarees as naturally as it does with linen, denim or a white shirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre these a good keepsake, and how are they packed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — one of the easiest in the range to give, since a small round suits almost everyone and there is no length, colour or scale to judge. Every pair is quality-checked and packed in premium protective packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does delivery take, and what if the parcel arrives damaged?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders are dispatched within 2–3 working days. Inside India, delivery takes 2–3 days to metro cities and 5–7 days elsewhere, and prepaid orders ship free; Cash on Delivery is available at selected locations with a ₹50 cash-handling charge. We ship worldwide, with import duties and local taxes payable by the recipient. Please film an unboxing video when your parcel arrives — if anything is damaged, defective or incorrect, write to us within 48 hours at reachchandrakalakriti@gmail.com with the video and photographs and we will put it right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated designs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vatika-wooden-earrings\"\u003eVatika\u003c\/a\u003e — the same size and wood, engraved edge to edge instead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/madhulika-wooden-earrings\"\u003eMadhulika\u003c\/a\u003e — a larger engraved Boxwood round, with butterflies among the flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kalika-wooden-earrings\"\u003eKalika\u003c\/a\u003e — an engraved Boxwood round below an Ebony disc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chandrakalakriti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49554124308739,"sku":"DEC-24-CAW-0143","price":500.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/0209\/1779\/files\/ChatGPTImageSep2_2026_08_59_44PM.png?v=1788375215"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/0209\/1779\/collections\/ChatGPTImageSep2_2026_08_59_44PM.png?v=1789154343","url":"https:\/\/chandrakalakriti.com\/collections\/round-wooden-earrings.oembed","provider":"Chandrakalakriti","version":"1.0","type":"link"}