Kavita Wooden Earrings – Boxwood Lattice with Ebony Inlay Danglers

Kavita Wooden Earrings – Ebony Inlay Lattice Disc & Striped Oval Dangle Earrings

Kavita means poem, and this is the most linear piece we make. A round disc of pale Boxwood sits at the lobe, crossed by a lattice of fine Ebony lines forming a diamond grid. Below it hangs a long Maple oval, ruled lengthwise with the same black lines.

Those lines look painted. They are not. Every one is a thin strip of Ebony set into a channel cut in the pale wood, fixed, then levelled and polished until the whole face is one continuous surface. Run a fingertip across it and you feel nothing at all.

Three woods, then — Boxwood, Maple and Ebony — with the black doing the drawing.

The pair weighs 10 g.

What Kavita is made from

• Upper element: Boxwood disc, inlaid with a crossed Ebony lattice
• Lower element: Maple oval, inlaid with parallel Ebony lines lengthwise
• Colour: natural throughout — pale Boxwood and Maple against black Ebony; no dye, stain or paint
• Findings: metal alloy hooks with a metal ring
• Weight: 10 g per pair
• Sold as: one pair
• Made in: India, from responsibly repurposed exotic hardwoods, handcrafted by skilled artisans

Why an inlaid lattice is the hardest thing we cut

Setting a single straight line of Ebony into pale wood is already exacting work: the channel must be cut to the exact width of the strip, and any gap shows as a pale seam beside a black line.

Parallel lines multiply that — each channel must hold even spacing along its whole length, and the eye catches drift immediately. A lattice multiplies it again, in two directions at once, and then adds the part that has no equivalent anywhere else in the range: every crossing is a junction between two inlaid lines. 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.

None 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.

Inlay lasts differently from paint

Painted 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 is the wood. In twenty years the pattern will be exactly where it is now.

Two pale woods, one black

Boxwood 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.

How to style Kavita

• Sarees: 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
• Tonal dressing: the one pair in the range built for cream-on-cream and beige-on-beige styling
• Festive daywear: Poila Boishakh, Ugadi, daytime pujas and mehendi
• Western wear: linen, camel, white shirts, neutral knits
• Weddings: a warm-toned alternative to gold that photographs beautifully in daylight

Gold 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.

Caring for your Kavita earrings

• Put your earrings on after perfume, makeup and skincare have settled
• Remove them before bathing, swimming or exercising — moisture is the one thing that can loosen an inlay over years
• Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth after each wear
• Store in the box or pouch provided, away from moisture, heat and direct sunlight
• Handle by the metal findings rather than the inlaid faces

Both base woods are pale, so Kavita shows marks more readily than a dark piece. Keep it away from oils, cosmetics and hand cream.

Related designs

• Mahek — Ebony inlay again, as diagonal lines across a Boxwood diamond
• Mahira — a disc and an oval once more, this time plain and open
• Amaya — Maple used for its figure, banded against Ebony rather than inlaid

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

Frequently asked questions

Are the black lines painted?
No — and this is the thing most people assume. Every line is a thin strip of Ebony inlaid into the pale wood: a channel is cut, the strip is fitted into it, and the surface is levelled and polished flush. The face is completely smooth to the touch.

Why is an inlaid lattice harder than inlaid stripes?
Because every crossing is a junction between two inlaid lines. Both must arrive at the same depth and the same angle and meet without a step or a gap. Parallel lines only have to hold their spacing; a lattice has to hold spacing in two directions and resolve every intersection. On a round face there is no straight edge to work against, so each line is judged by eye.

Will the lines wear off over time?
No. Paint sits on a surface and can rub or lift. Inlay is solid wood running into the piece, so there is nothing to wear away. Keeping the pair dry is what protects it long-term.

What does Kavita mean?
Poem. The name suits a design built entirely from lines.

What woods are used?
Three. Boxwood for the disc, Maple for the oval, and Ebony for every inlaid line. All are exotic hardwoods, responsibly repurposed from offcuts of fine wood craftsmanship.

Are the colours natural?
Yes. The pale is Boxwood and Maple at their own colour, the black is Ebony at its own. Nothing is dyed, stained or painted.

How much do they weigh?
10 g the pair.

Can Kavita get wet?
Please avoid it. Moisture is what can loosen an inlay over years. Remove them before bathing, swimming or exercising, and if they get damp, dry with a soft cloth straight away and let them air fully.

Do pale wooden earrings mark easily?
More readily than dark ones. Both base woods here are light, so keep Kavita away from hand cream, oils and cosmetics, and wipe with a dry cloth after wearing.

What are the hooks made of?
Metal 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.

Will my pair look exactly like the photographs?
The design will match. The grain in all three woods varies from board to board, and because every line is cut and fitted by hand, the lattice falls very slightly differently on every pair.

What outfits suit pale wooden earrings?
Cream, ivory, beige and off-white for a tonal look, or black and indigo for contrast. Handloom, khadi, linen and plain silk. A mid or dark background shows the inlay best.

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.