{"product_id":"aruna-wooden-earrings","title":"Aruna Wooden Earrings – Padauk Fan Drop Earrings","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAruna Wooden Earrings – Padauk Fan Drop Earrings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAruna\u003c\/em\u003e is the red of dawn — the colour of the sky just before sunrise. It is also, near enough, the colour Padauk comes out of the log.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the plainest piece we make, and that is the whole intention. One piece of \u003cstrong\u003ePadauk\u003c\/strong\u003e, shaped into a fan: narrow at the top where the hook meets it, flaring outward with a concave sweep down each side, finishing on a wide curved base. No inlay. No engraving. No second wood. Nothing on the surface but polish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat you are looking at is the wood itself — a deep orange-red shot through with fine darker streaks, which is Padauk's natural figure. No two fans carry the same one. The drop measures about 4 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe pair weighs 5 g — the lightest thing in our catalogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Aruna is made from\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e a fan, cut from a single piece — concave along both sides, convex across the base, roughly 4 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Padauk, also known as African Coral Wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e entirely the wood's own. Padauk is naturally this red — nothing here is dyed, stained or painted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFindings:\u003c\/strong\u003e metal alloy hook, with a metal cap and ring joining it to the wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 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 hardwood, handcrafted by skilled artisans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy plain is harder than decorated\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of our designs carry a technique — inlay, engraving, joining, carving. Aruna carries none of them, and that removes the safety net.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn a decorated piece, the eye goes to the pattern. A line that runs a fraction off true, an edge that isn't quite even — the decoration absorbs it. Here there is nothing to look at except the outline and the surface, so both have to be right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe outline is the difficult part. Every edge on this fan is a curve, and they curve in opposite directions: the sides sweep inward, the base sweeps outward. There is no straight line anywhere to measure against and no way to check the shape with a rule — it is judged by eye, and it has to match on the second earring. The two sides also have to mirror each other exactly, because a fan that leans is immediately obvious hanging beside a face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThen the surface. Padauk is an open-grained wood, so bringing it to an even polish takes more passes than a close-grained one. Any flat spot in the curve shows up as a dull patch the moment light moves across it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe colour will change, and that is not a fault\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePadauk is unusual among hardwoods: it is at its brightest when freshly cut, and it deepens over time. Expect the vivid orange-red to settle toward a richer, darker red-brown over months and years, particularly with exposure to daylight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNothing is fading — there is no dye to fade. The wood is oxidising, the same way it would in a piece of furniture, and most people prefer where it ends up. If you want to slow it down, store the pair out of direct sunlight when you are not wearing them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to style Aruna\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSarees:\u003c\/strong\u003e outstanding with black, cream, ivory, mustard, indigo and olive. On a red drape it will read tonally rather than as contrast — lovely if that is the intention, invisible if it isn't.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFestive wear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Durga Puja, Navratri, Diwali, haldi and mehendi. Red does most of the work for you at a daytime function.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOffice and everyday:\u003c\/strong\u003e at 5 g this is genuinely all-day wear, and the shape is clean enough for a working wardrobe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWestern wear:\u003c\/strong\u003e white and cream linen, black, denim, anything unfussy. The fan is a strong enough silhouette to be the only thing you are wearing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkip the necklace.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a shape that wants an open neckline and nothing competing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCaring for your Aruna 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe gently with a soft, dry cloth after each wear — the polished surface is the whole design here, so keep it clean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore in the box or pouch provided, away from moisture, heat and direct sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLift and remove by the metal hook, not by the wooden fan\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\/amrita-wooden-earrings\"\u003eAmrita\u003c\/a\u003e — Padauk again, shaped as a crescent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/oorja-wooden-earrings\"\u003eOorja\u003c\/a\u003e — a Padauk crescent above an inlaid teardrop, if you want more going on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/varga-wooden-earrings\"\u003eVarga\u003c\/a\u003e — the same plain-shaping approach in Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/taru-wooden-earrings\"\u003eTaru\u003c\/a\u003e — hand-carved Boxwood, for a softer palette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/rukmani-wooden-earrings\"\u003eRukmani\u003c\/a\u003e — Padauk banded with Boxwood and hung below an Ebony square\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. Aruna 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 red colour natural, or is the wood dyed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNatural. Padauk — also called African Coral Wood — comes out of the log this colour. Nothing on this pair is dyed, stained or painted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the colour fade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt will change, but it will not fade. Padauk deepens with time and daylight, moving from bright orange-red toward a darker red-brown. Since there is no dye involved, nothing is being lost — the wood is simply maturing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long is the drop?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAbout 4 cm for the fan, plus the hook above it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much do they weigh?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n5 g the pair — the lightest design we make. A metal earring this size would weigh many times that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the dark streaks running through the red?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPadauk's natural grain. They vary from piece to piece, which is why no two fans look identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs there any inlay or engraving on these?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. Aruna is deliberately plain — one piece of wood, shaped and polished. The shape and the grain are the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do they fasten?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA metal alloy hook, joined to the wood by a small metal cap and ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo they suit a red saree?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThey will read tonally rather than as a contrast — which can look very considered, but if you want the earrings to stand out, choose black, cream, mustard or indigo instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre wooden earrings strong enough for regular wear?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPadauk is a dense hardwood, and each pair is hand-finished and quality-checked before it leaves us. Aruna 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 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\u003eWhat are the hooks made of?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMetal alloy. The wooden fan itself has 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\u003eWill my pair look exactly like the photographs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe shape will match. The grain will not — the streaking differs from piece to piece, and the exact shade depends on where in the plank the wood was cut.\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":49600402489603,"sku":"DEC-24-CAW-0134","price":695.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/0209\/1779\/files\/red-fan-earrings-on-model.png?v=1789049662","url":"https:\/\/chandrakalakriti.com\/products\/aruna-wooden-earrings","provider":"Chandrakalakriti","version":"1.0","type":"link"}