{"product_id":"tribal-jewellery-round-stripped-brass-necklace-badi-chaand","title":"Tribal Jewellery | Round Stripped Dhokra (Brass) Necklace | Badi Chaand","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"256\"\u003eOur \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"50\"\u003eTribal Jewellery – Brass (Dhokra) Necklace\u003c\/strong\u003e is more than just adornment—it’s a handcrafted celebration of India’s ancient tribal artistry, lovingly moulded and finished by artisans who continue to preserve the soulful \u003cstrong data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"255\"\u003eDhokra tradition of Odisha\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"668\"\u003eEach of these necklaces is crafted using the time-honoured \u003cstrong data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"555\"\u003elost-wax casting method\u003c\/strong\u003e, where beeswax and clay are transformed into intricate brass designs that are as symbolic as they are beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"993\"\u003eWhat makes these necklaces truly special is the \u003cstrong data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"761\"\u003eraw, earthy charm and meticulous detail\u003c\/strong\u003e present in every link, spiral, and pendant. Featuring \u003cstrong data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"872\"\u003etribal motifs, sacred geometry, and organic patterns\u003c\/strong\u003e, each piece is a harmonious blend of ethnic elegance and cultural storytelling, meant to be worn with pride and purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1344\"\u003eThese are not machine-pressed imitations or fast-fashion accessories. They are \u003cstrong data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1111\"\u003eauthentic, slow-crafted ornaments\u003c\/strong\u003e, shaped over days of patient handiwork, with every mould, pour, and polish done by hand. The result is jewellery that doesn’t just accessorise—it narrates the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003eancestral legacy and artisanal spirit\u003c\/strong\u003e of Odisha’s tribal communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1525\"\u003eWhether paired with ethnic attire or used to add bold contrast to contemporary styles, this \u003cstrong data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1463\"\u003eDhokra brass necklace\u003c\/strong\u003e radiates warmth, uniqueness, and the artistry of rural India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1699\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eEach piece is a tribute to the artisan’s mastery, the endurance of the Dhokra tradition, and the deep-rooted connection between \u003cstrong data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"1698\"\u003eculture, craft, and personal expression\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePRODUCT SPECIFICATION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"380\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"306\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"296\"\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"380\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eTribal Jewellery | Round Stripped Dhokra (Brass) Necklace | Badi Chaand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"381\" data-end=\"483\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"381\" data-end=\"409\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"391\"\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"483\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eHandmade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"586\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"512\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"498\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"586\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eBrass (Lost-Wax\/Dhokra Casting Technique)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"689\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"615\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"599\"\u003eColors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"689\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eAntique Gold Finish (Natural Brass Patina)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"792\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"718\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"700\"\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"792\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eAdjustable Necklace Length - Approx. 31 cm L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"895\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"821\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"805\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"895\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eApprox. 49 gm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"998\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"924\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"918\"\u003ePackage Includes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"998\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e1 Handcrafted Dhokra Brass Necklace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1101\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1027\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1018\"\u003eCraftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1101\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e100% Handcrafted by Traditional Dhokra Artisans of Odisha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1204\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1130\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003eSustainability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1204\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eEco-Friendly, Biodegradable Wax Used, Ethically Sourced, Fair Trade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1307\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1233\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1216\"\u003eUsage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1307\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eEthnic Fashion, Tribal-Inspired Styling, Cultural Accessory, Gifting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSTORY BEHIND THIS CRAFT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"109\" data-end=\"533\"\u003eThe tradition of \u003cstrong data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"162\"\u003eDhokra brass jewellery in Odisha\u003c\/strong\u003e traces back over \u003cstrong data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"195\"\u003e4,000 years\u003c\/strong\u003e, rooted in ancient \u003cstrong data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"255\"\u003elost-wax (cire perdue) metal casting\u003c\/strong\u003e, a technique visible in the iconic Bronze-Age “Dancing Girl” of Mohenjo-Daro. This technique became deeply embedded among Odisha’s tribal communities—particularly the \u003cstrong data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"464\"\u003eDhokra-Damar, Sithulia, and Ghantaras\u003c\/strong\u003e—in districts like \u003cstrong data-start=\"483\" data-end=\"532\"\u003eMayurbhanj, Dhenkanal, Keonjhar, and Rayagada\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"916\"\u003eOriginally, the craft was practical: functional items like lamps, containers, ritual figurines, and tribal jewellery, all cast using a handcrafted wax model coated in clay, then fired to replace the wax with molten brass. Over centuries, artisans refined their skills, adding intricate tribal motifs, filigree, and symbols—each necklace a blend of myth, culture, and craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003eWhat makes Odisha’s Dhokra jewellery truly special is its \u003cstrong data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003eorganic elegance and cultural resonance\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each piece carries subtle variations—gentle asymmetry, hand-polished patina, and raw tribal charm—that mark it as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1158\"\u003ehandmade heirloom\u003c\/strong\u003e, not a mass-produced accessory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1225\"\u003eThe detailed process is as below:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"2158\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1397\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1397\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003eWax Modelling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1250\"\u003eThe artisan begins by crafting a detailed model of the necklace or pendant in beeswax, sometimes mixed with resins for strength and flexibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1562\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1562\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1419\"\u003eClay Moulding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1422\"\u003eSeveral layers of fine and coarse clay are applied over the wax model to form a hard shell. Small vents are left for the wax to melt out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1724\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1724\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1592\"\u003eDe-waxing and Heating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1595\"\u003eThe mould is heated over fire, causing the wax to melt and drain out—leaving a hollow cavity in the exact shape of the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1861\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1861\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1746\"\u003eMetal Pouring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"1749\"\u003eMolten brass is carefully poured into the clay mould, filling the cavity. The mould is then cooled naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"2001\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1866\" data-end=\"2001\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1866\" data-end=\"1888\"\u003eBreaking the Mould\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1888\" data-end=\"1891\"\u003eOnce cooled, the clay mould is broken open to reveal the raw brass piece. No two pieces are ever identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2003\" data-end=\"2158\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2006\" data-end=\"2158\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2006\" data-end=\"2027\"\u003eFinishing Touches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2027\" data-end=\"2030\"\u003eThe jewellery is then cleaned, hand-burnished, and polished. Artisans may add a cord or metal chain to complete the necklace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2160\" data-end=\"2391\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eToday, wearing a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2177\" data-end=\"2202\"\u003eDhokra brass necklace\u003c\/strong\u003e means carrying a 4-millennia-old legacy—\u003cstrong data-start=\"2243\" data-end=\"2278\"\u003ethe hands of tribal metalsmiths\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2280\" data-end=\"2305\"\u003ethe fire of tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2311\" data-end=\"2349\"\u003ethe soul of Odisha’s craft revival\u003c\/strong\u003e—all fused into a stunning wearable piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2160\" data-end=\"2391\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2160\" data-end=\"2391\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taalapatra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43829668446262,"sku":"JCN1080-1","price":1799.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/9992\/7606\/files\/JCN1080-1_3.jpg?v=1751003807","url":"https:\/\/www.taalapatra.com\/products\/tribal-jewellery-round-stripped-brass-necklace-badi-chaand","provider":"Taalapatra Vibes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}