| Metal | Brass |
| Stone Type | No Stone |
| Weight (g) | 83.00 |
| Colour | Pink |
| Occasion | Festival |
This gold plated lotus thread necklace pairs soft handworked thread with warm antique gold metal, the combination that gives Indian festive jewellery so much of its character. A close-set row of lotus petal motifs runs along a black cotton cord, and between every pair of petals sits a tightly wrapped bead of deep pink thread. The result is a collar that carries real presence at the neckline while staying comfortable enough to wear through a long evening. Against a plain kurti, a cotton saree or a simple blouse, it does all the work on its own.
The base is a braided black cotton cord that spreads the weight across the back of the neck. Across the front, slim lotus petals finished in a warm antique gold tone are set shoulder to shoulder. Each petal is ridged along its length, so light breaks across the ribs instead of flattening out, and each one finishes in a small fluted bead drop. Those drops line the lower edge of the collar and move a little as you do, which keeps the piece from looking static. Hand-wrapped thread beads in a strong rose pink sit between the petals, cushioning the metal and adding the colour that makes the gold look warmer. The pink is deliberately saturated rather than pastel, because a softer shade would disappear against the gold at any distance.
Because the collar sits high and fills the neckline, it works best with necklines that leave it room, such as a round neck, a boat neck or a simple V. Keep the rest of the look quiet: small studs or plain gold jhumkas rather than a matching set, and bangles in the same antique gold tone if you want to carry the metal through. Against black, deep green, mustard or off-white the pink reads brightest. With a Navratri or Garba outfit it sits naturally alongside mirror work and bandhani prints.
Navratri and Garba nights, festive pujas, sangeet and mehendi functions, office Diwali celebrations, and any occasion where you want one piece to carry the whole look. It also suits dancers and performers who need jewellery that reads clearly from a distance without weighing them down.
Put the necklace on after your perfume, hair spray and make-up have settled, and take it off before you sleep. Wipe the metal with a dry soft cloth after wearing, and never wash the thread or soak the piece, as water stiffens the cotton and dulls the plating. Store it flat in the pouch it arrives in rather than hanging it, because the cord tie tangles easily and the bead drops catch on other jewellery. Kept dry and away from direct sunlight, the antique gold tone will hold its warmth for a long time.
| Metal | Brass |
| Stone Type | No Stone |
| Weight (grams) | 83.00 |
| Colour/Finish | Pink |
| Occasion | Festival |
| Gender | women |
| SKU/Product Code | KEYU9-D55BFBDCD6 |
