Gulmohar Wooden Earrings – Hand-Engraved Floral Dangle Earrings

Gulmohar Wooden Earrings – Hand-Engraved Floral Dangle Earrings

The gulmohar drops its flame-coloured flowers across Indian streets every summer, and this pair is named for it — with reason. Padauk, the wood these are cut from, grows a deep orange-red of its own accord. No dye, no stain, no paint: the colour that matches the flower is simply what the tree produces. Boxwood provides the pale counterpoint.

The floral motif is engraved — cut into the wood surface by hand rather than drawn on top of it. That difference matters. Painted decoration sits above the material and can wear; engraving removes material, so the pattern is part of the object and cannot rub away. It also has to be right the first time, because a cut cannot be undone.

The pair weighs approximately 10 g.

What Gulmohar is made from

• Wood: Padauk (African Coral Wood) and Boxwood, responsibly repurposed exotic hardwoods
• Colour: natural — Padauk's own orange-red against pale Boxwood; nothing dyed or painted
• Detail: hand-engraved floral motif
• Findings: metal alloy hooks
• Weight: approximately 10 g per pair
• Sold as: one pair
• Made in: India, handcrafted and hand-engraved by skilled artisans

Why engraving is the harder choice

Engraving into hardwood offers no second attempt. Padauk is dense and interlocked, which makes it beautiful and makes it stubborn — cut too deep and the piece is finished, cut too shallow and the flower disappears at arm's length. Every Gulmohar carries the hand of whoever cut it, and the depth of line varies a little from pair to pair as a result.

How to style Gulmohar

• Sarees: exceptional against cream, off-white, mustard, olive and rust; particularly good with handloom, khadi and Bengal cottons
• Festive and traditional wear: the warm palette suits Durga Puja, Navratri, Diwali, Poila Boishakh and daytime celebrations
• Weddings: a warm, floral alternative to gold for guest dressing
• Kurtas and ethnic sets: a solid cream or white kurta lets the engraving read properly
• Western wear: linen, neutrals, white shirts

Gold accents suit Gulmohar; silver fights the warmth. Keep the neckline clear so the engraving is close enough to be seen — it is a detail that rewards looking.

Caring for your Gulmohar earrings

• Put your earrings on after perfume, makeup and skincare have settled
• Remove them before bathing, swimming or exercising
• Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth — a soft brush lifts dust from engraved lines if it settles
• Store in the box or pouch provided, away from moisture, heat and direct sunlight
• Handle by the metal findings rather than the wooden body

Shipping

Dispatched 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. Gulmohar ships worldwide, arriving within 5–10 days of your order — import duties and local taxes are payable by the recipient.

Frequently asked questions

Is the floral pattern engraved or printed?
Engraved — cut into the wood by hand. Nothing is printed, transferred or painted on. Because engraving removes material rather than adding a layer, the pattern cannot rub off with wear.

Is the orange-red colour natural?
Yes. It is Padauk, also called African Coral Wood, which grows that colour. Nothing is dyed or stained. The pale wood is Boxwood, equally untreated.

Why is it called Gulmohar?
After the gulmohar or flame tree, whose orange-red flowers appear across India in summer. Padauk happens to grow close to that same colour, which is what makes the name fit rather than decorate.

Will the colour fade?
Padauk changes rather than fades, deepening from bright orange-red towards brick red over months and years as it meets light and air. This happens to all Padauk and most people prefer the matured colour. Storing the pair out of direct sunlight slows it.

Will the engraving wear away?
No. Engraved lines are cut into the wood, so there is no surface layer to lose. Dust can settle in the lines over time — a soft dry brush clears it.

How heavy are they?
Approximately 10 g the pair, which is why a floral statement design of this size stays comfortable through a full day.

Can Gulmohar get wet?
Please avoid it. Remove them before bathing, swimming or exercising. If they get damp, dry with a soft cloth immediately and let them air fully before storing.

What are the hooks made of?
Metal alloy. If your ears react easily to metal, please write to us before ordering and we will help you decide.

Will my pair look exactly like the photographs?
The design will match. The grain, the exact tone of the Padauk and the depth of the engraved lines will vary, because both the wood and the hand cutting it vary. That is the nature of engraved work in natural material.

What outfits suit floral wooden earrings?
Warm and neutral palettes — cream, off-white, mustard, olive, rust. Handloom and khadi sarees, plain silk, solid kurtas. Avoid floral prints, which compete directly with an engraved flower.

What if my order arrives damaged?
Write 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.

Do you ship internationally?
Yes, worldwide, generally arriving within 5–10 days. Import duties, customs and local taxes are payable by the recipient.