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Shashi Wooden Jewellery Set – Three-Leaf Ebony Inlaid Boxwood Necklace with Earrings
Shashi Wooden Jewellery Set – Three-Leaf Ebony Inlaid Boxwood Necklace with Earrings
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The Shashi leaf, worn three times — one at each ear, and three more across the throat.
Shashi is a Sanskrit name for the moon. The shape is what you get when two crescents meet back to back — wide at the middle, closing to a point at either end — and the single line of Ebony inlaid down each leaf runs exactly where that join would fall.
The necklace sets two leaves on the cord at an angle, tipping outward from the centre like a pair of wings, and hangs a third from the ring where they meet. Those two are the largest pieces in the set; the one hanging below them matches the leaves at your ears. Nothing else is added — no beads, no spacers, no second pattern.
One line, and nowhere to hide
The Ebony is inlaid, not drawn. A channel is cut down the face of each Boxwood leaf, a fine strip of Ebony is seated into it, and both are sanded and polished back until they finish level. Run a finger along it and you feel one continuous surface — the line is in the wood, not on it.
A single line down a symmetrical shape is the hardest place to put one. On a patterned piece the eye takes in the whole arrangement and a fraction of drift goes unnoticed. Here there is one line and two curved edges, and the line is read against both of them for its entire length.
A set multiplies the problem. Five leaves have to agree with each other as well as with themselves — the same curve and the same centred line at two different sizes — and on the necklace three of them sit side by side in the same plane where any one can be compared directly against its neighbours. There is no pattern to carry a shape that is slightly out.
How the necklace is built
Two leaves are linked into the cord with metal rings, angled so they rise outward from the centre rather than lying flat. These are the largest pieces in the set. Where they meet at the base, a smaller leaf hangs point-down from a single ring, matching the pair at your ears. The arrangement reads as one continuous line across the collarbone that turns and drops at the centre.
The cord is cotton thread, not leather, and it adjusts: a cotton bead slides along the thread passing through it, so you set the length yourself and it stays where you put it.
▾Details
- Sold as: one pair of earrings and one necklace
- Shape: a pointed oval leaf, widest at the centre, tapering to a point at each end
- Body: Boxwood, pale gold and close-grained
- Centre line: a fine strip of Ebony inlaid into a channel cut down the length of every leaf, sanded and polished flush
- Necklace: two larger leaves angled outward on the cord, with a smaller third hanging point-down from the ring where they meet
- Leaf sizes: the two angled leaves on the necklace are the largest; the hanging leaf matches the earrings
- Cord: cotton thread, adjustable — a sliding cotton bead sets the length
- Colour: natural wood colour, undyed and unpainted
- Findings: metal alloy hooks and metal rings
- Earrings weight: 10 g the pair
- Made in: India, from responsibly repurposed exotic hardwoods, handcrafted by skilled artisans
Why Boxwood for a plain piece
Boxwood is the classical engraving timber — dense, close-grained and almost without visible figure. On a decorated piece that evenness is a background. On a plain one it is the entire surface, which is why a design with nothing on it needs the better wood rather than a lesser one. The pale gold tone is the wood's own, deepened by cutting and polishing; nothing in this set is dyed or stained, and the Ebony is naturally that black.
How to style the Shashi set
- Sarees: the easiest set in the range to wear with a worked or patterned drape, because it brings no pattern of its own — good with Kanjivaram, Banarasi, printed cottons and anything with a busy border
- Work and everyday: wear the earrings alone on ordinary days and add the necklace when you want the full line; nothing in the set depends on the rest of it
- Ethnic wear: a kurta or anarkali where the outfit is doing the talking
- Western wear: linen, white, cream, denim, earth tones, and anything with an open or V neckline that follows the angle of the two large upper leaves
- Festive occasions: understated rather than celebratory — this is the set for when the saree is the statement
Adjust the cord shorter for a high neckline so the three leaves sit flat against the chest rather than standing away from it. Both gold and silver sit comfortably against pale Boxwood.
▾Care
- Put the set on after perfume, makeup and skincare have settled — the necklace sits where perfume is usually heaviest
- Remove it before bathing, swimming or exercising. Moisture is what stresses an inlay channel over time, and cotton thread holds damp longer than wood does
- Wipe the wood gently with a soft, dry cloth after each wear
- Store in the box or pouch provided, away from moisture, heat and direct sunlight
- Handle the earrings by the metal findings and the necklace by the cord rather than the wooden leaves
▾Shipping & returns
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.
The Shashi set ships worldwide, arriving within 5–10 days of your order — import duties and local taxes are payable by the recipient.
Returns within 48 hours of delivery for damaged, defective or incorrect items. Please film an unboxing video — it is required for any such claim. Message us on WhatsApp at +91 98301 50088 or email reachchandrakalakriti@gmail.com and we will arrange a free reverse pickup.
Frequently asked questions
▾What is included in the Shashi set?
One pair of earrings and one necklace — five Boxwood leaves in all, each with a single Ebony line inlaid down its centre.
▾Are the earrings the same as the Shashi earrings sold on their own?
Yes. The earrings in this set are the same design we sell separately as Shashi Wooden Earrings.
▾How is the necklace arranged?
Two larger leaves sit on the cord at an angle, tipping outward from the centre, and a third hangs point-down from the ring where they meet. That hanging leaf is the same size as the earrings; the two above it are longer.
▾Is the necklace adjustable?
Yes. A cotton bead slides along the cord that passes through it, so you set the length yourself and it holds. That means the set works with a high neckline or an open one without compromise.
▾What is the cord made of — is it leather?
Cotton thread, not leather. The adjuster is a cotton bead as well.
▾Is the dark line painted, engraved or inlaid?
Inlaid. A channel is cut down the face of each Boxwood leaf, a fine strip of Ebony is seated into it, and both are sanded and polished flush. Every surface is smooth right across.
▾What does Shashi mean?
It is a Sanskrit name for the moon. The pointed oval is the shape two crescents make when they meet back to back, and the inlaid line runs where that join would fall.
▾Which woods are used?
Two. The leaves are Boxwood, pale gold and close-grained. The line down each one is Ebony, a dense near-black hardwood. Both are responsibly repurposed exotic wood.
▾Why is a plain design harder to get right than a patterned one?
Because there is nothing to distract the eye. A single line down a symmetrical shape is read against both curved edges for its whole length. Across a set of five leaves the same curve and the same centred line have to hold at two different sizes, and on the necklace three sit side by side where any one can be compared directly against its neighbours.
▾Is the pale colour natural or is the wood bleached?
Natural. Boxwood is pale gold in the log and deepens slightly as it is cut and polished. Nothing in this set is dyed, stained, bleached or painted, and Ebony is that black on its own.
▾Is the set heavy to wear?
No. The earrings are 10 g the pair, and the necklace carries three solid leaves on a cotton cord. A set of this scale in metal would be a considerable weight at the neck; in Boxwood it is not.
▾Will the inlaid lines wear off?
No. The Ebony runs into the wood rather than sitting on it, so there is no surface layer to rub away. Keeping the set dry is what protects the inlay over the long term.
▾Does the set work with patterned sarees?
Better than anything else we make. A set with its own pattern competes with a worked border or a printed drape; this one brings a shape and a single line, so it sits alongside Kanjivaram, Banarasi and printed cottons without arguing with them.
▾Can I wear the earrings without the necklace?
Yes, and they are the most wearable pair in the range on an ordinary day — one solid element, no moving parts, no pattern to clash with anything. The necklace is what you add when you want the full line.
▾What if it gets wet?
Dry it straight away with a soft cloth and leave it in open air before storing — the cotton cord takes longer to dry than the wood does. Brief contact is survivable; soaking, swimming and showering are not.
▾What are the findings made of?
Metal alloy — hooks on the earrings and rings linking the leaves of the necklace. The wood itself is bare Boxwood and Ebony with no plating or coating. If your skin reacts easily to metal, please write to us before ordering and we will tell you exactly what we know rather than guess.
▾Will my set look exactly like the photographs?
The design will match. The grain in each leaf and the exact width of every inlaid line will not, because the wood differs piece to piece and every channel is cut and fitted by hand.
Related designs
- Shashi Wooden Earrings — the earrings from this set, on their own
- Taru — a leaf again, hand-carved rather than inlaid
- Kavya — a Boxwood teardrop with Ebony lines inlaid down its length
- Kairavi — a teardrop striped in joined Ebony and Boxwood
- Kalpataru — engraved and filled Boxwood leaf drops
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Shashi Wooden Jewellery Set – Three-Leaf Ebony Inlaid Boxwood Necklace with Earrings
Rs. 1,725.00