{"title":"Utsav Favourites","description":"\u003cp\u003eA short selection of handcrafted wooden earrings chosen for the festive season — pieces that suit celebration dressing without asking anything difficult of you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat is here\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUtsav\u003c\/em\u003e means celebration. These are the designs we would reach for during Durga Puja, Navratri, Diwali and the run of weddings that follows — warm woods, bold enough to be seen across a room, and light enough to wear from a morning puja through to an evening function.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy wood for a festive occasion\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo practical reasons beyond the look.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt holds its colour under any light.\u003c\/strong\u003e Metal flares in sunlight and goes flat under warm lamps. Wood does neither — Padauk's red and Boxwood's gold read the same at a daytime function and an evening one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt stays comfortable.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pair weighs around 10 g. Festive days are long, and a statement earring that aches by the afternoon is one you end up carrying in your bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eChoosing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgainst heavy silk and worked borders:\u003c\/strong\u003e plain Ebony, which never competes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgainst handloom and tussar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Padauk with Boxwood, warm against warm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgainst embroidery or sequins:\u003c\/strong\u003e keep the earring's surface plain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a full day of functions:\u003c\/strong\u003e a wide stud rather than a dangler — nothing to catch on a dupatta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre wooden earrings appropriate for a wedding or puja?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Wood reads as craft rather than costume, and the natural grain means no two pairs are alike — which matters at an occasion where everyone is dressed well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill they last beyond one season?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese are not seasonal pieces. The colour is the wood's own and deepens with age rather than fading, so they carry from one festive year to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"aadhya-wooden-earrings","title":"Aadhya Wooden Earrings – Boxwood Lattice Disc \u0026 Striped Teardrop Danglers","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAadhya Wooden Earrings – Lattice Disc \u0026amp; Striped Teardrop Dangle Earrings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAadhya is two different crafts in one pair, and it is worth knowing which is which.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe disc at the lobe is \u003cstrong\u003einlaid\u003c\/strong\u003e. Fine lines of Ebony are set into a rounded Boxwood face, crossing to form a lattice, then levelled and polished until the surface is completely smooth. The black is cut \u003cem\u003einto\u003c\/em\u003e the wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe teardrop below is \u003cstrong\u003ejoined\u003c\/strong\u003e. Broad strips of Ebony and Boxwood are bonded edge to edge and the whole block is then shaped into its curve. The black is not on this piece — it \u003cem\u003eis\u003c\/em\u003e this piece, running all the way through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFine and cut above; broad and built below. Most makers would pick one method and repeat it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe pair weighs 10 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Aadhya is made from\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpper element:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boxwood disc, inlaid with a crossed Ebony lattice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLower element:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ebony and Boxwood joined in broad bands, shaped as a teardrop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e natural Boxwood cream against natural Ebony black; 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\u003eTwo ways to put black into pale wood\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInlay\u003c\/strong\u003e cuts a channel into a solid piece and sets a strip of another wood into it. 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. 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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. 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A single-wood piece cannot — it has to succeed on form alone, which means every edge and curve is exposed. Padauk is a good wood to attempt that with: dense, finely textured, and rich enough in colour that a large plain surface stays interesting rather than becoming a slab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to style Amrita\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSarees:\u003c\/strong\u003e outstanding with deep jewel tones — teal, aubergine, plum, bottle green and indigo, as in the photographs; also excellent against cream and mustard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFestive and wedding wear:\u003c\/strong\u003e the depth of the red suits evening celebrations, receptions and sangeet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKurtas and ethnic sets:\u003c\/strong\u003e plain fabric in a strong colour, so the blade reads as a silhouette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWestern wear:\u003c\/strong\u003e black, cream, camel, and anything with a clean neckline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter dressing:\u003c\/strong\u003e the warmest palette we make — it sits well with wool and heavier weaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold accents suit it; silver fights the warmth. Wear your hair back — this is a shape worth showing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCaring for your Amrita 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 what stresses a join over time\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, and take care of the raised points on the blade — they are the finest part of the piece\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\/ananya-wooden-earrings\"\u003eAnanya\u003c\/a\u003e — the same blade form, proportions reversed, with Ebony \u003cem\u003einlaid\u003c\/em\u003e into a horizontal Boxwood bar rather than joined\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/chandrima-wooden-earrings\"\u003eChandrima\u003c\/a\u003e — a true crescent, hung the traditional way up with the points falling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/gulmohar-wooden-earrings\"\u003eGulmohar\u003c\/a\u003e — Padauk and Boxwood again, with hand-engraved floral work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vasanta-wooden-earrings\"\u003eVasanta\u003c\/a\u003e — Padauk at its brighter coral stage, in geometric blocks\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. Amrita 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 pale band painted, inlaid or joined?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJoined. Three separate pieces of wood — Padauk, Boxwood, Padauk — are bonded edge to edge and then shaped together as one object. Nothing is painted, and no channel is cut. Done properly you cannot feel where one wood ends and the next begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between joining and inlay?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nInlay cuts a groove into a solid piece and sets a strip of 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; they simply fail in different places — an inlay at the channel walls, a join at the seam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the join come apart?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNot with ordinary wear. A properly prepared joint in dense hardwood is as strong as the surrounding wood. What stresses any join over time is moisture, which is the main reason to keep wooden jewellery dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat shape is the lower element?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA broad curved blade with two raised points. Some read it as an axe head — the paraśu form found throughout Indian iconography — and others as a crescent lying on its back. Both readings fit, and the shape is deliberately open to either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat wood gives Amrita its deep red colour?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPadauk, also called African Coral Wood. It grows red — bright coral when freshly cut, deepening to brick red over months as it meets light and air. Nothing is dyed or stained. The pale band is Boxwood, equally untreated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is a broad blade harder to hang than a tapered drop?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBecause the weight sits low and wide, below the hanging point, rather than falling into a point. The form has to be cut evenly across its whole width or it hangs crooked. A shape that tapers downward aligns itself; this one does not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the red deepen further?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPadauk does most of its darkening early and then holds. This pair is already at its settled colour. Keeping it out of direct sunlight slows any further change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much do they weigh?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n10 g the pair — worth knowing, since the lower blade is one of the broader shapes we cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the points on the blade fragile?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThey are the finest part of the piece, so handle them with care. Padauk is dense and interlocked enough to hold a fine point, and every pair is quality-checked before it leaves us. Normal wear is fine; a fall onto a hard floor is not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan Amrita 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\u003eWhat are the hooks made of?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMetal alloy. 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\u003eWhat colours does deep red wood suit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJewel tones especially — teal, aubergine, plum, bottle green, indigo — and equally cream, mustard and camel. 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Below it hangs a teardrop of pale Maple, ruled down its length with fine lines of Ebony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThose lines are \u003cstrong\u003einlaid\u003c\/strong\u003e — each a thin strip of Ebony set into a channel cut in the Maple, then levelled and polished until the face is one smooth surface. Nothing is painted on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThree woods, and each is doing something only it can. Padauk supplies a red it grows by itself. Ebony draws the lines. Maple gives them a pale field with a faint shimmer to sit on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOorja\u003c\/em\u003e means energy. The warm red mass at the top and the light, ruled drop beneath it are the two halves of that idea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe pair weighs 10 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Oorja is made from\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpper element:\u003c\/strong\u003e Padauk (African Coral Wood), cut as a solid crescent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLower element:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maple teardrop, inlaid with fine Ebony lines lengthwise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e natural to each wood — deep red Padauk, cream Maple, black Ebony; 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\u003eA crescent cut the other way up\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost crescents in jewellery hang with their points falling downward. This one is inverted: the curve is taken out of the base, so the mass sits at the top and the two points reach down towards the drop below. It gives the piece a weighted, settled feel at the ear rather than a falling one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCutting the inner curve is the difficulty. It has to mirror the outer dome cleanly, and the two points where they meet are where the wood is thinnest. Padauk holds them because it is dense and interlocked; a softer timber would crumble at the tips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInlay, and why it is not paint\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA painted line sits on the surface and can rub, chip or lift with solvent. An inlaid line is solid Ebony running into the wood — there is nothing to lose, because the black is not on the piece, it \u003cem\u003eis\u003c\/em\u003e the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exacting part is the channel. Cut it a fraction wide and a pale seam appears alongside the black. On a teardrop the lines also have to stay true through a shape that narrows to a point, which is exactly where any drift becomes visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere the red comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePadauk is one of the very few timbers that arrives at the bench already vividly coloured — a warm orange-red straight from the tree, no treatment involved. That is why it is also called African Coral Wood.\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. Keeping the pair out of direct sunlight slows it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to style Oorja\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSarees:\u003c\/strong\u003e beautiful with handloom, khadi, cotton and linen — and unusually good with mustard, rust, cream, olive and off-white, where the Padauk picks up the warmth in the drape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKurtas and ethnic sets:\u003c\/strong\u003e a plain cream, white or black kurta gives all three woods room to read\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWestern wear:\u003c\/strong\u003e linen, neutrals, denim, monochrome dressing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFestive and traditional occasions:\u003c\/strong\u003e the warm palette suits Durga Puja, Navratri, Diwali and daytime celebrations particularly well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause Oorja already carries three tones and a fine line pattern, keep everything else quiet — no competing necklace, and ideally a solid outfit. Warm metallics sit better against it than silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCaring for your Oorja 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 what 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, and take care of the crescent tips — they are the finest part of the piece\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\/amaya-wooden-earrings\"\u003eAmaya\u003c\/a\u003e — the same inlaid Maple teardrop, below a plain Ebony bow instead of a Padauk crescent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/chandrima-wooden-earrings\"\u003eChandrima\u003c\/a\u003e — a Padauk crescent hung the traditional way up, with a plain Maple oval below\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tarangini-wooden-earrings\"\u003eTarangini\u003c\/a\u003e — the same three woods, banded across a shield rather than inlaid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vasanta-wooden-earrings\"\u003eVasanta\u003c\/a\u003e — Padauk and Maple without the Ebony, at the brighter coral stage\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. Oorja 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\u003eAre the black lines inlaid or painted?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nInlaid. Each is a thin strip of Ebony set into a channel cut in the Maple, then levelled and polished flush. The face is smooth to the touch, and the lines cannot wear off because they are solid wood running into the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the red colour natural or dyed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNatural. The red is Padauk, also known as African Coral Wood, which grows that colour. The cream is Maple and the black is Ebony. Nothing in Oorja is dyed, stained or painted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Padauk wood?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA dense tropical hardwood known for a vivid orange-red colour that comes from the timber itself rather than any finish. It is durable, takes a fine polish, and is one of the very few woods that can supply a bright colour without treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the red fade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt changes rather than fades. Padauk darkens with exposure to light and air, shifting from bright coral towards a deeper brick red. This is normal, it happens to all Padauk, and it is generally considered an improvement. Storing the pair away from direct sunlight slows it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is the crescent upside down?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe curve is cut from the base rather than the top, so the mass sits high and the two points reach downward. It gives a settled, weighted feel at the ear instead of a falling one. Cutting the inner curve to mirror the outer dome is the exacting part, and the two points are where the wood is thinnest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many woods are in Oorja?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThree. Padauk for the crescent, Maple for the teardrop, Ebony for the inlaid lines. All are exotic hardwoods, responsibly repurposed from offcuts of fine wood craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much do they weigh?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n10 g the pair — light enough to wear through a full day, which is the practical reason wood suits statement designs better than metal does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan Oorja get wet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease avoid it. Moisture is what can loosen an inlay over years. Remove the earrings before bathing, swimming or exercising, and if they get damp, dry them with a soft cloth straight away and let them air fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the crescent tips fragile?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThey are the finest part of the piece, so handle them with a little care. Padauk is dense enough to hold a fine point, and every pair is quality-checked. Normal wear is fine; a fall onto a hard floor is not.\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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Line weights shift, curves fall slightly differently, and the wood beneath — Maple pale, Ebony dark — takes the paint in its own way. A machine-printed pattern would be uniform. This one is not, and that is what tells you a person made it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to style Taruja\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed and black is a festive palette, but it is also more versatile than it first appears:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFestive dressing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Durga Puja, Navratri, Diwali, Poila Boishakh — red carries celebration in a way no other colour does\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSarees:\u003c\/strong\u003e exceptional against black, white, cream, mustard and off-white drapes; particularly good with red-bordered handloom and Bengali cottons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKurtas and ethnic sets:\u003c\/strong\u003e lets a plain black or white kurta do considerably more work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWestern wear:\u003c\/strong\u003e a black dress or white shirt gives the motif room to be seen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe one thing to avoid is a heavily embroidered or printed outfit in the same red family. The motif needs a quiet background — that is when people come close to look at it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCaring for hand-painted wood\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainted pieces need slightly more care than bare wood, because the finish sits on the surface:\u003c\/p\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 alcohol-based products, sanitiser and nail-polish remover — 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; never rub at the painted area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore in the box or pouch provided, on their own, away from moisture, heat and direct sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle by the metal findings rather than the painted surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAnother hand-painted design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you like the red-and-black palette but want a different form, see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/aarushi-wooden-earrings\"\u003eAarushi\u003c\/a\u003e — hand-painted in the same colours, on a Boxwood and Ebony body rather than Maple, and a distinctly different design.\u003c\/p\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. Taruja 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 Taruja hand-painted or printed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHand-painted. The red and black motif is applied with a brush by an artisan, pair by pair, onto wood that has already been cut, shaped and finished. Nothing is transferred, stamped or printed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat wood is underneath the paint?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaple and Ebony — Maple pale, Ebony dark. Both are exotic hardwoods repurposed from offcuts of fine wood craftsmanship rather than cut new for jewellery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the paint chip or wear off?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot with ordinary wear. What damages hand-painted wood is solvent and abrasion: perfume sprayed directly onto the piece, sanitiser, nail-polish remover, or scrubbing at the surface. Keep those away and wipe only with a dry cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow heavy are they?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10 g the pair. Light enough for a full day of festive wear, which matters more than it sounds — most earrings this size are worth taking off by the evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan Taruja get wet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease avoid it. Water is harder on painted wood than on bare wood. 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