{"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. 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\/kalika-wooden-earrings\"\u003eKalika\u003c\/a\u003e — an engraved Boxwood round with a centred floral motif, below an Ebony disc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/gulmohar-wooden-earrings\"\u003eGulmohar\u003c\/a\u003e — hand-engraved floral work in Padauk and Boxwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/taru-wooden-earrings\"\u003eTaru\u003c\/a\u003e — a Boxwood leaf with veining carved and filled by hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chandrakalakriti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49553045979395,"sku":"DEC-24-CAW-0141","price":500.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/0209\/1779\/files\/ChatGPTImageSep2_2026_06_00_12PM_2.png?v=1788352793","url":"https:\/\/chandrakalakriti.com\/products\/madhulika-wooden-earrings","provider":"Chandrakalakriti","version":"1.0","type":"link"}