The Imperial Airavata: Antique Nakshi Elephant Carved Openable Bangles
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Wear an unbroken royal procession around your wrists.
Instead of flat engravings, this kada pair brings ancient Indian temple architecture into tactile, three-dimensional life. Each bangle is sculpted as a continuous ceremonial procession of imperial elephants (Gaja), captured mid-stride with raised trunks symbolizing good fortune, strength, and sovereign grace.
Every elephant is adorned with micro-textured saddle cloths (howdahs), beaded headdresses, and subtle ruby-red kemp stone accents that catch the warm glow of festival lights. Finished in an authentic 22K antique matte gold tone, the kadas are engineered with an integrated side-hinge and screw-lock mechanism that allows them to glide over your hand effortlessly without catching. Flank your bridal chooda or wear them as a powerful standalone duo with handloom Kanjeevarams, banarasi silks, or deep festive velvets.
Available Finishe & Stone Accent
Temple Ruby & Antique Gold: Deep 22K vintage matte gold with auspicious ruby-red teardrop kemp accents.
Treat your procession like the miniature artifacts they are:
🧴 The "Skin First, Gold Second" Rule: Give your perfumes, hand serums, and festive body oils a good two minutes to sink into your skin before fastening your kadas. Trapping wet cosmetics inside the high-relief carvings turns dust into stubborn grime.
🚫 Skip the Kitchen & Bath: Take them off before washing up, applying hand sanitizer, or diving into celebratory dining. Harsh alcohols strip the vintage matte patina, while water can settle deep inside the screw threads.
🖌️ The Makeup Brush Trick: Cloths tend to snag on the raised trunks and beaded borders. Instead, gently dust between the carved saddles and ears using a clean, soft eye-shadow or blush brush to keep the depth shadow-rich and bright.
☁️ No Clashing in the Box: Avoid letting them roll around together loose in a drawer. Wrap each bangle in its own cotton-muslin wrap or nestle them into separate velvet grooves so the sculpted tusks and stone bezels don't bite into each other.
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