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| Metal | Brass |
| Stone Type | No Stone |
| Weight (g) | 30.00 |
| Colour | Oxidised |
| Occasion | Festival, Wedding, Party |
The crescent moon is the shape of the chandbali, one of the oldest designs in Indian jewellery, and this maang tikka brings it to the forehead. The open crescent is filled with lotus and scroll filigree and finished with a row of tiny silver-tone ghungroo bells that move as you do.
A small round bead at the top joins the crescent to a fine link chain. Inside the crescent, cut-out lotus petals and curling scrolls create a lacy pattern with plenty of open space, so the tikka looks rich without looking heavy. Along the curved bottom edge hangs a fringe of little ghungroo bells on short links, which catch the light and make a soft sound as you move. The tikka weighs about 30 g with its chain.
Chandbali shapes are tied to the moon and to festive dressing across North and South India. The ghungroo fringe adds movement, which is why this style is loved by dancers and for Navratri. The oxidised finish darkens the filigree so every lotus petal stands out, and the plain silver tone pairs easily with oxidised jhumkas, chokers and bangles.
Wear it with a centre parting and a low bun or a long braid, a bindi just below the crescent and oxidised chandbali or jhumka earrings to repeat the shape. It looks beautiful with Banarasi and cotton sarees, chaniya cholis for garba, and anarkalis in jewel colours. For a dance performance, secure the hook with a bobby pin so the fringe swings but the tikka stays centred.
The ghungroo fringe gives this tikka life: it moves and chimes softly, so it never looks flat in photos or on stage. The crescent outline and filigree make it look handmade, and the silver tone keeps it versatile.
The tikka hangs from a fine chain that runs back along the hair parting and hooks into the hair at the crown. Pull the chain to the length that lets the pendant rest on the middle of the forehead, then hook it in and cover the hook with a little hair or a bobby pin.
Keep the piece away from water, hair oil, perfume and sanitiser. After wearing, wipe it gently with a dry cotton cloth and keep it in its own pouch. Do not use silver dip or polishing liquids; they remove the antique shading that gives the design its character. Store it flat so the prongs stay straight.
| Metal | Brass |
| Stone Type | No Stone |
| Weight (grams) | 30.00 |
| Colour/Finish | Oxidised |
| Occasion | Festival, Wedding, Party |
| Gender | women |
| SKU/Product Code | KEYU140W10535 |
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