Tarangini Wooden Earrings – Ebony Disc & Banded Half-Round Danglers

Tarangini Wooden Earrings – Ebony Disc & Banded Half-Round Dangle Earrings

Tarangini means she of the waves — a river, in Sanskrit. The name earns itself here, because the bands run the wrong way.

At the lobe sits a plain round disc of black Ebony. Below it hangs a half-round: flat straight across the top, shoulders curving outward, then tapering to a soft point at the bottom — the shape of a boat seen from the side. Across it run horizontal bands of pale Maple and deep red Padauk, stacked one above another rather than running down the drop, so they read as ripples crossing a surface rather than as stripes falling from it.

Because the shape narrows towards its point, each band is a different width from the one above. Nothing about the pattern is uniform, and that is what makes it move.

Every colour is the wood's own. Padauk grows that coral red, Ebony that black, Maple that cream — no stain, no dye, no paint.

The pair weighs 10 g.

What Tarangini is made from

• Upper element: Ebony, cut as a plain round disc
• Lower element: Maple and Padauk (African Coral Wood) joined in horizontal bands, shaped as a half-round boat form
• Colour: natural to each wood; 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 banding across is harder than banding down

The bands are joined, not inlaid or painted: separate strips of Maple and Padauk are bonded edge to edge and the whole block is shaped afterwards, so the colour runs all the way through the wood.

Running those bands lengthwise down a drop is the straightforward version — the joins stay parallel to the long axis and the shape carries them. Running them across is not. Every join has to sit level and stay level, because a horizontal line reads like a horizon: a fraction of a degree off and the eye registers it immediately as crooked. There is nowhere for a tilted band to hide.

The half-round adds one more difficulty. As the shape narrows towards its point, each band is cut shorter than the last, so the joins have to be true across their whole length even where there is very little length left.

Three woods, three jobs

Ebony gives the disc its solid black — the darkest wood in common use, and dark enough that the grain disappears entirely, which is why a plain disc in Ebony reads as a shape rather than as a piece of timber. Maple supplies the pale bands with their faint shimmer. Padauk supplies the red, and unlike almost every other timber, it does so without any treatment at all.

One honest note: Padauk deepens with time and light, moving from bright coral towards a richer brick red over months and years. It is not fading — it is the wood maturing, and most people find they prefer the older colour. Keeping the pair out of direct sunlight slows it.

How to style Tarangini

• Sarees: particularly good with cream, off-white, mustard, olive, rust and indigo; handloom, khadi and cotton drapes above all
• Festive wear: the warm Padauk bands suit Durga Puja, Navratri, Diwali and Poila Boishakh
• Kurtas and ethnic sets: plain fabric, so the banding can be read from a conversational distance
• Western wear: linen, denim, neutrals, monochrome
• Weddings and daytime celebrations: warm without competing with gold

Three tones is already a lot of information. Keep the outfit solid and the other jewellery quiet — no necklace competing at the same height. Gold accents suit the warm palette better than silver.

Caring for your Tarangini earrings

• Put your earrings on after perfume, makeup and skincare have settled
• Remove them before bathing, swimming or exercising — moisture is what stresses a join over time
• 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 wooden body

Sunlight matters more on this pair than most: the Padauk bands deepen fastest of the three woods, and keeping the pair boxed between wears holds the contrast for longer.

Related designs

• Kairavi — joined banding again, but running lengthwise down a teardrop in Ebony and Boxwood
• Kala — the same half-round boat shape, banded in Boxwood and Padauk
• Oorja — the same three woods in geometric blocks rather than bands
• Vasanta — Maple and Padauk without the Ebony, at the brighter coral stage
• Mahira — a plain round element at the lobe again, this time in pale wood and open

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

Frequently asked questions

What shape is the lower element?
A half-round — flat across the top, shoulders curving outward, tapering to a soft point at the bottom, like a boat seen from the side. Some people read it as an inverted dome or a single petal held tip-down. All describe the same form.

Are the bands joined, inlaid or painted?
Joined. Separate strips of Maple and Padauk are bonded edge to edge and the whole block is then shaped, so the colour runs all the way through the wood rather than sitting on the surface. Nothing is dyed or painted.

Why do the bands run across rather than down?
It is a deliberate choice, and the harder one. A horizontal line reads like a horizon — a fraction of a degree off and the eye sees it as crooked immediately, where a lengthwise stripe is far more forgiving. It also means each band is a different width as the shape narrows, which is what gives the piece its movement.

What does Tarangini mean?
It is Sanskrit for she of the waves, and a name for a river. The bands crossing the drop are where the name comes from.

Is the red colour natural?
Yes. It is Padauk, also called African Coral Wood, which grows a strong orange-red. The cream is Maple and the black is Ebony. Nothing in Tarangini is dyed, stained or painted.

Will the red fade?
It deepens rather than fades, moving from bright coral towards brick red over months and years in light and air. All Padauk does this, and most people prefer the settled colour. Storing the pair away from direct sunlight slows it.

How much do they weigh?
10 g the pair — the reason a design carrying this much visual weight stays comfortable through a full day.

Will the join come apart?
Not with ordinary wear. A properly prepared joint in dense hardwood is as strong as the surrounding wood. What stresses any join over time is moisture, which is the main reason to keep wooden jewellery dry.

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

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 band widths, the grain and the exact depth of the Padauk will differ, because three natural woods vary independently of each other. Two pairs are never quite the same.

What outfits suit three-tone wooden earrings?
Solid fabric in cream, off-white, mustard, olive, rust or indigo. Handloom, khadi and cotton sarees, plain kurtas, uncluttered western dressing. Prints compete with the banding and flatten it.

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.